Forever Life, Forever Priest

Forever Life, Forever Priest

Preparing for Easter, for the Resurrection of Christ, can be seen as a dress rehearsal for the forever life ahead of us. In Christ, we are given access to being with God always: to no longer be in separation from Him, to be at one with Him.

Fr. John Brian's sermon uses Herbews Chapter 7 to elucidate the mysterious character of Melchizedek and his place in our spiritual development as Christians.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 24, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Even Now, Prepared to Fast?

Even Now, Prepared to Fast?

How did we prepare to fast in the past? Are we ready to meet God as He created us to be? How do we yield everything to God's will?

We fast not by diet but by faith.

There was some technical difficulties with the recording, so Fr. John Brian's sermon ends abruptly, but not before a dynamic and seasonal lesson.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 17, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Personal Knowledge of God's Will

Personal Knowledge of God's Will

Do we want to develop a solid, unwavering, consistent faith in God? How do we yield to God's will in EVERYTHING?

Truly, one who loves God wants to do His will, follow His direction and do the right thing. One who loves God wants to receive the greatest spiritual benefit from participating in God's way, His religion, His spirituality.

Fr. John Brian applies the gospel reading Luke Chapter 2 and identifies 4 people doing the will of God: Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Hannah. Perhaps their example and their story may give insight into our own personal knowledge of God's will for us.

This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 3, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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