Spirit is God Life
On the celebration of Penetcost, we celebrate the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles after the Ascension of Jesus Christ nearly 2,000 years ago.
But the Holy Spirit continues to descend even in this 21st Century. However, we believe it is a subtle a life itself.
Fr John Brian uses Pentecost to discuss the issues of the Spirit in this short inspirational sermon.
This is another inspirational message of Orthodox Christian practical spirituality.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, June 23, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Christian in a one-day-sale society
In Holy Orthodoxy, our festivals are never "only one day." Fr John Brian gives one explanation of our practices, reminding us it is better to be Christian that to make sure everyone else is Christian.
Fr John Brian uses a passage from the Gospel of Luke to remind us of Christ's presence in our lives and how to properly prepare for the visitation of the Holy Spirit.
This is another inspirational message of Orthodox Christian practical spirituality.
O Lord, help us to pace ourselves according to Thy kingdom to come and stay in the peace, love and awesomeness long after the festival has subsided.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, June 9, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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Tuesday, June 04, 2013
gift of God keeps giving
What is a gift? What is the difference between a paycheck and a gift? between manipulation and gift-giving?
In Holy Orthodoxy, we know that we are given a gift from God that is greater than all the treasures of this world. Do we take this for granted? Are we grateful?
If we are not, we might throw the gift away. Amazingly, God keeps giving.
Fr John Brian uses a passage from the Epistle to the Ephesians, Chapter 2, to bring to our consciousness the magnitude of this precious gift.
This is another inspirational message of Orthodox Christian practical spirituality.
O Lord, help us to receive the great gift that God gives us. In humility, let us accept that gift in its fullness, moving aside all obstacles.
Please pray for Fr. John Brian who continues to encourage us in the continuing development of Christian spirituality.
This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, June 2, 2013 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
Please pray for our mission and help us as you are able.
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http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/rss/spiritual_reflections_or_fr_john_brian.xml
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