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From the Amvon
Being a Temple of the Holy Spirit
February 13, 2017
Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
152From the Amvon
By God’s Mercy Are We Saved
September 25, 2017
Fr. John uses the passage of John 3:14-21 to illustrate Christ's love and the importance of going to His light.
153From the Amvon
The Myrrhbearing Women
April 23, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.
154From the Amvon
The Friend of the Bridegroom
January 21, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of baptism as it unites us with Christ.
155From the Amvon
St. Jonah of Manchuria
October 21, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford talks about St. Jonah of Manchuria.
156From the Amvon
Butter Mountain?
May 27, 2013
Fr. John presents his second homily on Psalm 67.
157From the Amvon
Thou Shalt Not Covet
January 26, 2014
Fr. John shares his homily on the tenth commandment.
158From the Amvon
Denying Self (Mark 8:34)
September 29, 2014
Fr. John talks about denying ourselves. "We want to be happy in the next life more than we want to be happy in this life."
159From the Amvon
The Meaning of our Baptism
June 1, 2015
Fr. John talks about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
160From the Amvon
St. Andrew the First Called
December 14, 2015
Fr. John shares about the life and ministry of St. Andrew, the First Called.
161From the Amvon
A Royal Psalm
September 5, 2016
Fr. John shares from Psalm 19.
162From the Amvon
Annulling the Curse
May 1, 2017
Fr. John reflects on the myrrhbearing women and apostles in how they reacted to Christ annulling the curse of death.
163From the Amvon
Kursk Root Icon
December 11, 2017
Fr. John delivers an important exhortation regarding the Kursk icon, including the history and stories of the miracles that it has wrought.
164From the Amvon
Temple of God
July 30, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford reflects on 1st Corinthians 3, and the importance of keeping the temple of the body pure.
165From the Amvon
Wives and Husbands
May 13, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford shares about marriage, from 1 Peter 3:1-7.
166Simply Orthodox
Desert Spirituality for City Folks - Part 14 - Gluttony
March 15, 2008
How Not to Fast During Great Lent. How are we to interpret some of the Church's liturgical guidelines during Great Lent? What's so special about not eating fish, meat, cheese, oil, wine and so on? Are these foods "unclean"? Is there something special about these foods but not others? In this podcast, Dr. Nassif interprets the meaning of these foods in light of the " big picture" of what Lent is supposed to be all about: Love for God, and love
167From the Amvon
Where are Thine Ancient Mercies?
August 26, 2013
Fr. John shares his homily on Psalm 88.
168From the Amvon
The Barren Fig Tree
April 14, 2014
Fr. John preaches about the barren fig tree from Mark 11:12-14,20-21, and Luke 13:6-9.
169From the Amvon
The Doors of Repentance
December 29, 2014
Fr. John continues his series of reflections on Psalm 118, with verses 25-32.
170From the Amvon
The Prophet Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
August 2, 2015
Fr. John reminds us of the story of the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel. "Let us say with the prophet, 'My God is the Lord,' and serve him faithfully, and slay the false prophets of the demons in our hearts, which are the passions."
171From the Amvon
The Prodigal Slave
February 29, 2016
Fr. John shares the story of St. Onesimus, from Philemon 1:8-16.
172From the Amvon
Prayer: the Mirror of the Soul
November 28, 2016
Fr. John talks about prayer, using the story of the widow's mite.
173From the Amvon
Be Ye Holy
July 13, 2017
Fr. John shares from 1 Peter 1:13-21 on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
174From the Amvon
Spiritual Wisdom
March 5, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.
175From the Amvon
The Kazan Icon
November 8, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford tells about the wonderworking Kazon icon.
176From the Amvon
Sins Carry with Them Their Own Punishments
August 12, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford shares from Wisdom 11:16.
177Pilgrims from Paradise
Pillars Of The Fast - Part 2
April 1, 2010
Matthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former.
178From the Amvon
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
November 18, 2013
Fr. John shares his homily on the Ninth Commandment.
179From the Amvon
The Role of the Law
July 14, 2014
Fr. John talks about the role of the law in the Old and New Testaments in our salvation.
180From the Amvon
The Suffering Servant
March 16, 2015
Fr. John shares from Isaiah 53.
181From the Amvon
Salt and Light
October 19, 2015
Fr. John shares from Matthew 5:13-16.
182From the Amvon
The Logos
June 13, 2016
Fr. John shares about the Eternal Word of God, the Logos.
183From the Amvon
The Final Judgment
February 20, 2017
Fr. John shares from Matthew 25:31-46 on the Sunday of the Last Judgment.
184From the Amvon
Not I, But Christ
October 2, 2017
Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21.
185From the Amvon
Why Have You Persecuted Me?
April 30, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of St. Paul to exhort us to come to know the Lord.
186From the Amvon
Infanticide and Abortion
January 28, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the new laws in New York state regarding abortion.
187From the Amvon
If They Hear Not Moses and the Prophets
November 6, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and how we must apply it to our own lives.
188From the Amvon
Wondrous is God in His Saints
June 3, 2013
Fr. John concludes his series on Psalm 67.
189From the Amvon
The Hieromartyr Peter of Krutitsa
February 10, 2014
Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of the New Martyrs of Russia.
190From the Amvon
Walk Not as the Gentiles (Ephesians 4:17-24)
October 6, 2014
Fr. John encourages us to renew our minds and not live in our former sins.
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Publications
When You Fast
June 4, 2014
What is the true nature of fasting? What is the proper balance between the outward aspects of fasting and its inner unseen purpose? What is the relationship between prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? An excellent treatment of a crucial area of spirituality.
192From the Amvon
The Bond of Perfection
December 21, 2015
Fr. John shares thoughts from Colossians 3:12-15.
193From the Amvon
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11
September 12, 2016
Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.
194From the Amvon
Our Works Matter
May 8, 2017
Fr. John talks about the life of Saint Tabitha (Acts 9:32-42) and compares her raising to that of Jairus' daughter by Christ.
195From the Amvon
Partaking in the Inheritance of the Saints
December 18, 2017
Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians.
196From the Amvon
Fools for Christ
August 6, 2018
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians.
197From the Amvon
A House of Mercy
May 20, 2019
Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between earthly and spiritual sickness, as well as modern loneliness.
198Wheat, Wine, and Oil
Beyond Pasta and Tomato Sauce
April 4, 2008
Join Martha for a couple of anecdotes, more tips to simplify your Lenten meals and words from the Lenten Triodion. (15:40)