The Call to Christian Enlightenment - The Call of Baptism

The Call to Christian Enlightenment - The Call of Baptism


The special occasion of the baptism of the child of God, Sofiamaryam, enhanced the gospel reading from John Chapter 3; that is Nicodemus' inquiry of Jesus about baptism. (Photos of the baptism at our mission chapel will be posted at the mission blog soon.)

Fr. John-Brian uses the occasion, the gospel and the epistle (2 Cornithians) to bring into focus the reason for our baptism, even as infants - and the continuing call even into our modern age, especially as Orthodox Christians.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Continuing the Call of the Apostles

Continuing the Call of the Apostles

The original calling of the apostles echoes into the present time. Fr. John-Brian uses 1 Timothy, Chapter 4 to help in discerning that call in out modern age, especially by Orthodox Christians. Orthodox Christian Spirituality is based upon the calling that began at the Jordan River so long ago, saying "Come and follow me."

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 20, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Purpose and Blessing of Holy Water

Purpose and Blessing of Holy Water

A relatively short sermon given at the auspicious great blessing of water, Fr. John-Brian speaks about the reason for blessing water at all, its uses by Orthodox Christians and Holy Church. He also talks about why Orthodox Christian Spirituality uses outward expression to confirm divine Truths.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 6, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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God Like Us, God With Us

God Like Us, God With Us

I Corinthians Chapter 10:12-13

Continuing with the themes of recent weeks and the auspicious time, Fr. John-Brian gives an unusual perspective on the reasons for God's incarnation and our need for a savior in this present modern era.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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