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Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9.




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What Should We Fear?

Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31.




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No One Can Hurt You But Yourself

Fr. John Whiteford delivers an exhortation to learn from this quarantine and use that spiritual wisdom in life moving forward.




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Compromising with the Spirit of the Age

Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.




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St. Philaret of Moscow

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the life of St. Philaret of Moscow, on the Synaxis of the Commemoration of the Hierarchs of Moscow.




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Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain

Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.




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Walking Worthy of Our Vocation

Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.




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Praise Ye the Name of the Lord

Fr. John Whiteford uses the polyeleos as an example of how Christians should worship.




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Put Off the Old Man

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the reality of our actions in this life, and how that effects our salvation.




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The Epiphany of Grace

Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.




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The Living Church and New Martyrs of Russia

Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.




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Sunday of Zacchaeus

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.




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Where There is No Wood, the Fire Goeth Out

In preparation for the coming Lenten period, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to keep our spiritual fires burning strong.




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Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.




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Meatfare Sunday

On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.




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Detachment from the World

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his congregation on the Sunday of St. John Climacus to continue to pursue what is fruitful during this Lenten period.




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The Day of our Visitation

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.




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A Psalm of Resurrection

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65.




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Through Fire and Water

Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering.




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Willful Blindness

On the final Sunday of Pascha, Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to come humbly and meekly towards Christ.




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St. Matrona of Moscow

There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.




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Out of the Pit

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah.




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St. Seraphim of Sarov

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.




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The Feeding of the Five Thousand in the Four Gospels

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.




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The Arena of the Family

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life.




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The Lord is My Light and My Savior, Whom Then Shall I Fear?

Fr. John Whiteford encourages us with the words of Psalm 26:1-6.




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The Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov

Fr. John Whiteford relates the story of the Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.




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The Tests of Faith

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 3:11-18.




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The Law of Moses and the Law of Grace

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14.




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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6.




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Faith Works

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 5:6.




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The Birth of Moses

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 2:1-10.




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Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.




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Reading Scripture with Faith and Humility

Fr. John Whiteford prepares us as we enter the Triodion period.




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The Fatted Calf is Slain

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).




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The Thief Who Stole Paradise

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Luke 23:32-43.




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Choose Life

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the myrrh-bearing women and abortion.




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What We Must Answer For

Fr. John preaches on St. Paul's reflection on his life and the coming judgment, from Acts 20:18-35.




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Who Shall Ascend into the Mountain of the Lord?

Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace.




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St. Luke of Crimea

Fr. John shares the life and witness of St. Luke of Crimea, the Blessed Surgeon.




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The End of the Wicked

Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked.




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Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Fr. John reflects on the beheading of St. John the Baptist in light of current events.




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The Parable of the Talents

Fr. John Whiteford encourages Christians to live up to our high calling in Christ Jesus, through the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25:14-30)




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The Woman with an Issue of Blood

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the healing power of Christ through the story of the woman who had an issue of blood. (Luke 8:41-56)




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Today If You Will Hear His Voice

Fr. John Whiteford calls us to a lifestyle of thanksgiving to God. (Psalm 94)




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St. Herman of Alaska

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Herman of Alaska.




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We Must Through Much Tribulation Enter into the Kingdom of God

Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22)




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The Three Great Hierarchs and the Families that Produced Them

Fr. John Whiteford recounts the significance of the family life in making saints.




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Scoffers of the Last Days

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the expectation of the coming judgment and the life that is to come. (2 Peter 3:1-13)




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Forgive as Christ Has Forgiven Us

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17)