Risen from the Dead! - Sermon/homily of Fr John Brian recorded live at middle night services on April 23, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA - Scripture, Matthew Chapter 28 - 15 minutes, 14 seconds
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Sermon of St John Chrysostom is read aloud at Easter - Pascha - Pesaha throughout Christian churches. This is recorded live at middle night
service, early morning of April 23, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA - 3 minutes, 41 seconds
service, early morning of April 23, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA - 3 minutes, 41 seconds
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
CHRIST IS RISEN, My Dear Ones, Christ is risen!
For Easter 2006
8th Day Pastoral Reflection - Pesaha - Easter 2004
Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock
Maruroopa Palli - Hoy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
Madison, Wisconsin
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My Dear Ones,
CHRIST IS RISEN!
Kristu Uyirthezunnettu!
Christos T'ensah Em' Muhtan!
Krisdos Hareavi Merelots!
Kristos Aftooun!
Christos Anesti!
Meshiha Qam!
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
This is the 8th Day - the day of ending and beginning - the elevated octave
of humanity -
For Christ is Risen from the dead trampling death by death and on those in
the tombs bestowing life!
On this Resurrection Day, we are reminded that upon this defeat of sin,
death is destroyed - it has no more sway over those that follow Christ. The
entire universe, all of creation, is transformed - for the penalty of sin is
transfigured, transmuted and translated - Christ is risen because of God's
great mercy and love for us, showing us that we need only repent and return
to His love to engender His mercy.
Christ is risen from the dead and the gates of hell can no longer hold
captives, the chains of the devil can no longer bind the penitent.
Christ is risen and there is no longer a darkness that has not been
shattered by light - long and dark shadows are now easily dismissed, because
Christ is risen and we know the source of light - we turn to it and shadows
disappear.
Christ has saved all of us, not just through His excruciating death, but,
most importantly, by rising from death and bringing the remedy to the curse
of Adam. We are no longer expelled. Eden's delight and the promised land
are within our reach. The gates of heaven are open to all of us - if we but
walk through.
Some may need to stop admiring the door stop or the door handle on the
outside and make the effort to walk through that door that was flung open in
this miracle beyond all miracles, this fantastic event that is now available
to everyone.
Some may not have heard this good news - Christ is risen and we no longer
live under the assumption of death. We no longer live by the dictates of
the lower nature. Christ is risen and instructs His apostles in
establishing the One True Church so that we, alive on earth in 2004, may
come to a knowledge of His Truth, His Love and His Mercy.
Some may reject it because they believe they know before they know - not
having the benefit of the Holy Apostles and all our father and mothers
before us preserving the One True Church for this auspicious time. The
Church is too easily rejected in this day and age because it too has
suffered under the delusion of death, but death is defeated, because Christ
is risen from the dead!
The One Holy Apostolic Church, founded by the Apostles, protected by their
prayers as well as the intercessions of Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, Mary,
needs to show the world the light beyond all lights - the light that can
never be extinguished - that spiritual light that illumines the faithful so
that they may be lights unto those that are still in darkness. This is the
light of Hope, the light of Love, the light of Light, the everlasting light
of Life! Christ is risen and has ensured that all of creation will no
longer have to sit in darkness and fear, but live in the light of Truth!
Christ is risen so that each of us, as True Apostolic Christians may carry
His love, His light, His Hope and His life in us and freely give to those
that seek relief from the burdens of living a life unto death. For Christ
is risen and death is destroyed - death's yoke that drives so many to sin
and isolation from God has been broken.
CHRIST IS RISEN, My Dear Ones, Christ is risen!
He is risen, indeed!
your servant, Fr John Brian
8th Day Pastoral Reflection - Pesaha - Easter 2004
Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock
Maruroopa Palli - Hoy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
Madison, Wisconsin
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My Dear Ones,
CHRIST IS RISEN!
Kristu Uyirthezunnettu!
Christos T'ensah Em' Muhtan!
Krisdos Hareavi Merelots!
Kristos Aftooun!
Christos Anesti!
Meshiha Qam!
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
This is the 8th Day - the day of ending and beginning - the elevated octave
of humanity -
For Christ is Risen from the dead trampling death by death and on those in
the tombs bestowing life!
On this Resurrection Day, we are reminded that upon this defeat of sin,
death is destroyed - it has no more sway over those that follow Christ. The
entire universe, all of creation, is transformed - for the penalty of sin is
transfigured, transmuted and translated - Christ is risen because of God's
great mercy and love for us, showing us that we need only repent and return
to His love to engender His mercy.
Christ is risen from the dead and the gates of hell can no longer hold
captives, the chains of the devil can no longer bind the penitent.
Christ is risen and there is no longer a darkness that has not been
shattered by light - long and dark shadows are now easily dismissed, because
Christ is risen and we know the source of light - we turn to it and shadows
disappear.
Christ has saved all of us, not just through His excruciating death, but,
most importantly, by rising from death and bringing the remedy to the curse
of Adam. We are no longer expelled. Eden's delight and the promised land
are within our reach. The gates of heaven are open to all of us - if we but
walk through.
Some may need to stop admiring the door stop or the door handle on the
outside and make the effort to walk through that door that was flung open in
this miracle beyond all miracles, this fantastic event that is now available
to everyone.
Some may not have heard this good news - Christ is risen and we no longer
live under the assumption of death. We no longer live by the dictates of
the lower nature. Christ is risen and instructs His apostles in
establishing the One True Church so that we, alive on earth in 2004, may
come to a knowledge of His Truth, His Love and His Mercy.
Some may reject it because they believe they know before they know - not
having the benefit of the Holy Apostles and all our father and mothers
before us preserving the One True Church for this auspicious time. The
Church is too easily rejected in this day and age because it too has
suffered under the delusion of death, but death is defeated, because Christ
is risen from the dead!
The One Holy Apostolic Church, founded by the Apostles, protected by their
prayers as well as the intercessions of Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, Mary,
needs to show the world the light beyond all lights - the light that can
never be extinguished - that spiritual light that illumines the faithful so
that they may be lights unto those that are still in darkness. This is the
light of Hope, the light of Love, the light of Light, the everlasting light
of Life! Christ is risen and has ensured that all of creation will no
longer have to sit in darkness and fear, but live in the light of Truth!
Christ is risen so that each of us, as True Apostolic Christians may carry
His love, His light, His Hope and His life in us and freely give to those
that seek relief from the burdens of living a life unto death. For Christ
is risen and death is destroyed - death's yoke that drives so many to sin
and isolation from God has been broken.
CHRIST IS RISEN, My Dear Ones, Christ is risen!
He is risen, indeed!
your servant, Fr John Brian
Monday, April 10, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
sermon commentary from church members
Four Comments about the audio sermons on-line
www.frjohnbrian.blogspot.com
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From: George Mathew (Monday, March 27, 2006)
My dear Achen,
Trust all is well. I am glad you have taken up a new ministry. It will be a
blessing for all who hear it.
With love and prayers,
Benny Semassan
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From: Rachel Pyngolil (Friday, March 24, 2006)
Dear Fr. John Brian:
I did spend some time listening to one of the sermons on the blogspot. I
didn't have a chance to listen to many of them; however, I find that it is a
great initiative, and I thank you for your interest and the effort you put
forth in doing this. I find the sermon enlightening and think this is a
great project and hope that others benefit from it, as well. Often
non-denominational churches will put their services online for members who
are unable to make it to church. Our service is far more interactive, so I
don't think you can entirely benefit from it without attending church,
however, being able to at least benefit from the sermon and a lot of people
do enjoy the service and music from our service, so if you do have
recordings of service music/and such that would be nice to access and
download, as well. Thanks and God bless!
Sincerely,
Rachel Pyngolil
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From: Jason (Thursday, March 23, 2006)
Dear and Reverend Achen,
I had an opportunity to listen to a few of the on-line sermons. It's a
really great service for those who are unable to hear the sermons directly.
It was definitely a good idea to integrate the sermons on a blog, providing
opportunity for feedback and easy access. I don't know if you recall, but we
met at the St.Gregorios conference in Philadelphia last year.
Thank you for the self-less services you render to the church.
With Love and Prayers,
Jason, Tampa
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From: Jacob Mathew (Thursday, March 23, 2006)
Dear Achen and Kochamma:
I am really excited that you are making your sermons available digitally
online. This will be a treat for people such as us who cannot attend your
services in WI.
Respectfully,
Jacob
Cleveland Prayer Group
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
A RESPONSE TO GOD'S SILENCE
THE CHRISTIAN
LIGHT OF LIFE
CHRISTIAN NEWS MAGAZINE FOR KERALA MALAYALEE CHRISTIANS FROM INDIA AROUND THE WORLD
| MARCH 2006 | ARTICLE |
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A RESPONSE TO GOD'S SILENCE
By REV. FR. JOHN-BRIAN PAPROCK
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission, Madison, Wisconsin USA
THE IMPORTANCE OF STANDING PRAYERS - A MEDITATIVE STUDY
THE IMPORTANCE OF STANDING PRAYERS - A MEDITATIVE STUDY
by Rev. Fr. John Brian, Wisconsin
http://www.icon.org.in/iconarchives_standingprayers.icon?method=getArticle&id=1
Published on the internet by
The Indian Christian Orthodox Network (ICON)
++Inform! Involve! Inspire!++
by Rev. Fr. John Brian, Wisconsin
http://www.icon.org.in/iconarchives_standingprayers.icon?method=getArticle&id=1
Published on the internet by
The Indian Christian Orthodox Network (ICON)
++Inform! Involve! Inspire!++
Monday, March 27, 2006
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Thursday, March 23, 2006
John the Baptist - Sermon/Homily January 2006
Recorded Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Parish) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
New Year, New Day - Sermon/Homily January 2006
Recorded Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
New Year, New Day - Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock
Extemporaneous sermon was transcribed and edited for the diocesan website - posted 12/31/09. http://www.ds-wa.org/new-year-new-dayfrbrian.html
Subordinate Roles - Sermon/Homily December 2005
Recorded Sunday, December 4, 2005 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy
Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA.
Lower quailty due to digital recording at wrong setting.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Further Healing in Community - Sermon/homily March 2006
Recorded Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Power of Women - Sermon/homily November 2005
Recorded Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA. Quality is mediocre - it is the first digitally recorded sermon.
Groundhogs, Candles and Time - Sermon/homily February 2006
Recorded Sunday, February 5, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
audio sermons available online
From: William Hanna
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:31 PM
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:31 PM
Fr. JB:
Your Sermons are wonderful. They are full of spiritual meaning and the Love of Christ. I wish you success in everything you do.
Please Pray for me as I will pray for you also.
Glory always be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. One God. Amen.
Blessed Lent.
William Hanna
St. Louis, Missouri
P.S. Please let others know about the Book on Heresies and Heretics. http://www.heresiesandheretics.com
The cost of publishing is tremendous. I am hoping to cover the cost of Printing! GBU.
I have other books on the Internet for free in pdf: http://www.stmary-church.com
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Born Again and Again - Sermon/homily January 2006
recorded January 22, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Friday, March 17, 2006
Worthy Fruit - Sermon/homily February 2006
Recorded Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Healing Community - Sermon/homily March 2006
This is the first audio sermon/homily published.
Recorded March 12, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Recorded March 12, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA
Why a blog?
Praise to be the merciful Lord that allows me this internet, this electronic space to publish both audio and written work to be easily and readily available.
May that Lord richly bless each one who may come to this reading. May God bless this endeavor with His wisdom and grace. May His love be ever present and bountiful. May the Healing Spirit that brings us back into that wholeness of our very creation be present among the electrons, bits and bytes of this media, reaching beyond the screens into the hearts. May Peace prevail! May Love provide! May Light and Life keep us in the Truth! May Wisdom teach our hearts and souls! May we never loose sight of the creator and provider of all good things.
May this small effort be blessed with an angel of healing, an angel of enlightenment, an angel of fortitude, an angel of love. May you be blessed by these angels.
Pray for me, a servant.
May that Lord richly bless each one who may come to this reading. May God bless this endeavor with His wisdom and grace. May His love be ever present and bountiful. May the Healing Spirit that brings us back into that wholeness of our very creation be present among the electrons, bits and bytes of this media, reaching beyond the screens into the hearts. May Peace prevail! May Love provide! May Light and Life keep us in the Truth! May Wisdom teach our hearts and souls! May we never loose sight of the creator and provider of all good things.
May this small effort be blessed with an angel of healing, an angel of enlightenment, an angel of fortitude, an angel of love. May you be blessed by these angels.
Pray for me, a servant.
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