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Being of the Same Mind and Judgment

Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity.




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True Wisdom and Real Folly

Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 2:1-10.




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On Thy Words Have I Set My Hope

Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:81-89.




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The Prophetess Deborah and the Battle of Mount Tabor

Fr. John speaks from Judges 4.




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Unless Ye Repent Ye Shall All Likewise Perish

Fr. John shares from Luke 13:1-9.




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Bad Company corrupts Good Morals

Fr. John shares from Genesis 13, providing the comparison between the corruption of Lot and the social mentality of the 21st century.




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The Strength of a Threefold Cord

Fr. John shares about the sanctity of marriage and familial love. He also draws from the relationship of Saints Peter and Febronia as examples of the importance of commitment to Christ.




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By God's Mercy Are We Saved

Fr. John uses the passage of John 3:14-21 to illustrate Christ's love and the importance of going to His light.




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Not I, But Christ

Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21.




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Partaking in the Inheritance of the Saints

Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians.




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Reap with Rejoicing

Fr. John uses the passage from Philippians 4 to illustrate the importance of being grounded in Christ.




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Scripture Alone

Fr. John speaks on the topic of Sola Scriptura.




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Forever, O Lord, Thy Word Abideth in Heaven

Fr. John reflects on Psalm 118:89-96.




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The Four Soils

Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15, and the importance of planting our life in Christ in good soil.




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God's Timing

Fr. John talks about Luke 7, the raising of the widow's son, and how important it is to remember the timing of God.




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By Faith, but not Faith Alone

Fr. John comments on Ephesians 2 and James 2, and the role of faith and works in the mystery of our salvation.




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Clean Heart

Fr. John speaks from Psalm 118, and the importance of not only understanding God's will, but also doing it.




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Golden Mouth

Fr. John commentates on the life of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.




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Receiving the Spiritual Bread

Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ.




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Kursk Root Icon

Fr. John delivers an important exhortation regarding the Kursk icon, including the history and stories of the miracles that it has wrought.




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If You Can Catch Him

Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race.




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Name of Jesus

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.




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St. Basil the Great

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family.




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True Satisfaction lies in Christ

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart.




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Righteousness and Repentance

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ.




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Firm in the Faith

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the importance of having solid roots in our faith, using the examples of the New Martyrs during the Communist Era.




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Where Art Thou?

Fr. John Whiteford refers back to the Fall of Adam and Eve when contemplating the most recent school shooting.




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Modernism

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the heresy of modernism.




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Spiritual Wisdom

Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.




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The Cost of Discipleship

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Luke, Chapter 14, and what it means to follow Christ.




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Obedience

Fr. John Whiteford uses the Ladder of Divine Ascent, written by St. John Climacus, to signify the importance of obedience.




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Doors of the Kingdom

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God.




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The Myrrhbearing Women

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.




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Why Have You Persecuted Me?

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of St. Paul to exhort us to come to know the Lord.




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Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God.




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The Prayer of a Sinner

Fr. John Whiteford uses John 9:31 to answer the question: “Does God hear sinners?”




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Spiritual Strength

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God.




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Pentecost

Fr. John Whiteford shares about Pentecost from Acts 2:1-11.




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St. Raphael of Brooklyn

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Raphael (Hawaweeny) of Brooklyn.




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You Get What You Pay For (Father's Day)

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.




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The Chinese Martyrs and the Choices We Face Today

Fr. John Whiteford tells about St. Mitrophan, the first Chinese priest and martyr of the Boxer Rebellion, and encourages us to stand firm in the Faith.




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A Light Unto My Paths

Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112.




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The Mind of Christ

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16.




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Don't be a Big Baby

Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and the importance of filling ourselves with good things.




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Temple of God

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on 1st Corinthians 3, and the importance of keeping the temple of the body pure.




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Fools for Christ

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians.




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Purge out the Old Leaven

Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 5.




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Appropriate Fasting

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22.




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Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us

Fr. John Whiteford comments on the passage from the Psalms (118:113-120).




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Me, Jesus, and Everybody Else

Fr. John Whiteford uses Matthew 5: 21-26 to comment on the importance of setting aside all unnecessary anger and chastisement.