http://www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com audio sermons, homilies and lectures recorded live at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthdodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA all rights reserved frjohnbrian@priest.com (frjohnbrian@priest.com) en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:33:16 GMT Hipcast RSS Feeder 1.25 Religion & Spirituality 60 http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/albumart/1006_1258277596.jpg http://www.frjohbrian.blogspot.com all rights reservedReligion & Spirituality/Christianityfrjohnbrian@priest.comFr John Brian PaprockFr John Brian Paprocknosermons, lectures, homlies by Fr John Brian of Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USAsermons, lectures, homlies by Fr John Brian of Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USAfrjohnbrianhttp://feedburner.google.com 4119aa13-2648-cb12-e7b1-6d02cc0f3989 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:31:41 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/0tjsnIyKZPk/ca34fb06-dc14-0ec4-573e-81b874608b4c.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noGod Space "Seek the Lord; and when you find Him, call upon Him while He is near," Isaiah 55:6 "How much more will the blood of Christ... purify our conscience from dead works so that we may serve the living God?" Hebrews 9:14 "o you stubborn and insincereFr John Brian PaprockGod Space "Seek the Lord; and when you find Him, call upon Him while He is near," Isaiah 55:6 "How much more will the blood of Christ... purify our conscience from dead works so that we may serve the living God?" Hebrews 9:14 "o you stubborn and insincere in heart and hearing, you always resist the Holy Spirit..." Acts 7:51 "Jesus said to them, Is it not written in the law, 'I said, you are gods?' " John 10:34 On this Dedication Day of 2009, the sermon deals with a primary and fundamental problem of giving God space and time in every part of our lives, utilizing the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary: John 10:22-38; Hebrews 9:1-14; Acts 7:44-53; Isaiah 55:1-13. This sermon given on Sunday, November 8, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/ca34fb06-dc14-0ec4-573e-81b874608b4c.mp3 9823ba60-b8dd-07f1-47e3-8dbfadc8fc44 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:06:18 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/g-7XfPNOu0M/4187686e-22b4-aeab-0ee8-6f3477336cc3.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noRemoving Masks On the day after Halloween in America, the masks and costumes are removed, This sermon uses the secular and popular as metaphor for a deeply Christian message. "Lay aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and evil accusatiFr John Brian PaprockRemoving Masks On the day after Halloween in America, the masks and costumes are removed, This sermon uses the secular and popular as metaphor for a deeply Christian message. "Lay aside all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and evil accusations." 1 Peter 2:1 "Far be it from you, my Lord, that this should happen to you. But Jesus turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan... for you are not thinking of the things of God, but of men." The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, November 1, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/4187686e-22b4-aeab-0ee8-6f3477336cc3.mp3 c26e7709-ed61-e6a9-6c2c-b37b858deba9 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:01:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/VncqJPK3fu0/030c3b77-0a57-b20a-fb1c-bc473fc72698.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noDevil's Radio (AKA gossip) "Let us celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven neither with the leaven of evil and bitterness..." 1 Corinthians 5:8 "Remember not the former things, neither consider the things of old." Isaiah 43:18 "Things impossible tFr John Brian PaprockDevil's Radio (AKA gossip) "Let us celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven neither with the leaven of evil and bitterness..." 1 Corinthians 5:8 "Remember not the former things, neither consider the things of old." Isaiah 43:18 "Things impossible to men are possible to God." Luke 18:27 This sermon draws attention to the tension between the enabling the sins of our brethren, burdening ourselves with greater sin and accepting the changes of a repentant brother - God may have something impossible for us to believe, even as we are distracted... The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, October 25, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/030c3b77-0a57-b20a-fb1c-bc473fc72698.mp3 eae657fe-e8ce-ec88-2162-8131731b796e Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:34:26 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/yiAaPYi0SII/d43955e0-0085-3a0c-eebd-cecbf717c867.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHow Much Does Prayer Weigh? or which is heavier the burdens we give each other or the burdens of Christ? "They bind heavy burdens and put them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to touch them, even with their finger." Matthew 23:4 "FoFr John Brian PaprockHow Much Does Prayer Weigh? or which is heavier the burdens we give each other or the burdens of Christ? "They bind heavy burdens and put them on men's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to touch them, even with their finger." Matthew 23:4 "Follow after righteousness, piety, faith, love, patience and meekeness." 1 Timothy 6:11 "He who is greatest among you, let him be your servant." Matthew 23:11 "They that wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall grow wings like an eagle." Isaiah 40:31 This sermon talks about the tension between burdens and expectations of this world, that may seem to be spiritual and the actual trials of the Christian way: the difference between bearing the cross and Christ's proclamation that His yoke is easy and His burden is light.... The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, October 18, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. The text of the story about how much a prayer weighs read by Fr John Brian at the end of this sermon will be posted at the blog page - look for it here: http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-much-does-prayer-weigh.htmlhttp://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d43955e0-0085-3a0c-eebd-cecbf717c867.mp3 415e5385-5587-2289-27a6-f87dc6749837 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:47:43 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/fpzBgF9Alno/f03136ce-f251-68d4-540e-b826f967cea1.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noGod's Wealthy Problems or The Real Problem of Wealth "You cannot serve two masters" Luke 16:13 "The foolishness of God is wiser than men..." 1 Corinthians 1:25 "Why are troubled, O my soul? and why are you bewildered?...." Psalm 42:5 This sermon is a contFr John Brian PaprockGod's Wealthy Problems or The Real Problem of Wealth "You cannot serve two masters" Luke 16:13 "The foolishness of God is wiser than men..." 1 Corinthians 1:25 "Why are troubled, O my soul? and why are you bewildered?...." Psalm 42:5 This sermon is a continuation of a spiritual view of the ten commandments. In this sermon, Fr John Brian the ethical commandments are discussed. The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, October 11, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f03136ce-f251-68d4-540e-b826f967cea1.mp3 fe7b9795-826c-b2bc-61f2-1ba0ac549848 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:45:33 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/lu__e9d4PTw/f4cd68a4-a875-e517-9ef3-f153a8d1064d.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpiritually Minded and the Sabbath or why the sabbath was made for man "The sabbath was made for the sake of man" Mark 2:27 "To be carnaly minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace....they who are in the flesh cannot please God" RomaFr John Brian PaprockSpiritually Minded and the Sabbath or why the sabbath was made for man "The sabbath was made for the sake of man" Mark 2:27 "To be carnaly minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace....they who are in the flesh cannot please God" Romans 8:6,8 This sermon deals with being spiritually minded (Romans 8:1-11) and the sabbath, especially why it remains important for us - in context with Jesus Christ challenge in Mark 2:23-28 The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f4cd68a4-a875-e517-9ef3-f153a8d1064d.mp3 5b79950d-5e5c-90c8-1567-03e0978fa989 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:22:34 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/0eQqzxO5Xno/fd4aef31-5b30-5fe0-76b8-06347e9ce8f5.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noGod Works "For we work together with God" 1 Corinthians 3:9 This seasonal sermon (the Exaltation of the Cross) ties the story of Saints Constantine and Helen to the leaven in the gospel reading (Matthew 16:5-12) and to the teaching in the Epistle of Paul Fr John Brian PaprockGod Works "For we work together with God" 1 Corinthians 3:9 This seasonal sermon (the Exaltation of the Cross) ties the story of Saints Constantine and Helen to the leaven in the gospel reading (Matthew 16:5-12) and to the teaching in the Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 2:14-3:9) The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, September 27, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/fd4aef31-5b30-5fe0-76b8-06347e9ce8f5.mp3 ef00cad0-8bd6-bda6-0e43-5ee546d4c550 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:06:50 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/fZy7yEOxu0I/fe91fff2-343a-7ec0-46b8-585c1123bea0.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noGod Delivers "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of the mall." Psalm 34:19 "The worldly receive not spiritual things for they are foolishness to him.." 1 Corinthians 2:14 This homelitic sermon on Psalm 34 begins by brFr John Brian PaprockGod Delivers "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of the mall." Psalm 34:19 "The worldly receive not spiritual things for they are foolishness to him.." 1 Corinthians 2:14 This homelitic sermon on Psalm 34 begins by briefly examining the Epistle lesson appointed: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 Psalm 34 is a rich text for spiritual teaching, hope and thanksgiving - very useful for the inner work of Christianity. The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/fe91fff2-343a-7ec0-46b8-585c1123bea0.mp3 4aa30cb7-4c1e-900d-142f-32a711284aad Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:13:59 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/PY9ATber4JI/88ee6b48-5ab2-bd3e-6ece-2ce37959a882.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLighted Eyes, Brightened Bodies "The light of your body is your eye, when therefore your eye is bright, your whole body will also be lighted..." Luke 11:34 "O you shortsighted, did not He who made the outside also make the inside?" Luke 11:40 "..a real JeFr John Brian PaprockLighted Eyes, Brightened Bodies "The light of your body is your eye, when therefore your eye is bright, your whole body will also be lighted..." Luke 11:34 "O you shortsighted, did not He who made the outside also make the inside?" Luke 11:40 "..a real Jew is one who is inwardly so, and circumcision is of the heart, spiritually and not literally; whose praise is not from men but from God." Romans 3:29 Fr John-Brian talks about an encounter with a 92 year old agnostic and why we need the light of our eyes and be a light for others. Emphasizing the inner work of Christianity, the homeletic of this week's gospel examines Christ's own admonisions recorded in Luke. This sermon focuses on the scripture for the Sunday: Luke 11: 33-41 and Romans 2:28-3:8 The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, September 13, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/88ee6b48-5ab2-bd3e-6ece-2ce37959a882.mp3 c03f2d6a-89b0-82a2-abfd-dac616002699 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:28:23 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/tlr2LF8FAtU/f9c5f9de-b931-fb5c-212f-907071d92b94.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noFrustrating Dreams and Superheroes "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God." 1 Corinthians 3:19 "become perfect just as your Father in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48 How much can we help others that do not wish to be helped? What of enemFr John Brian PaprockFrustrating Dreams and Superheroes "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness before God." 1 Corinthians 3:19 "become perfect just as your Father in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48 How much can we help others that do not wish to be helped? What of enemies that do not wish to reconcile? Do we need super powers to love our enemies? This sermon focuses on the scripture for the Sunday: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 and Matthew 5:38-48 The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, September 6, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f9c5f9de-b931-fb5c-212f-907071d92b94.mp3 c958c41b-790d-8cca-846c-cc98d314ec26 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:30:31 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/u21PaRzzLcI/7e9b8569-f2d0-daa4-9d9e-0e776a911604.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noWhen Worldly Things Become Masters "For though we do live an earthly life, yet we do not serve worldly things" 2 Corinthians 10:3 "I have no pleassure in the death of a sinner, says the Lord God; but rather that he should return from his evil ways and livFr John Brian PaprockWhen Worldly Things Become Masters "For though we do live an earthly life, yet we do not serve worldly things" 2 Corinthians 10:3 "I have no pleassure in the death of a sinner, says the Lord God; but rather that he should return from his evil ways and live." Ezekiel 18:23 How can we tell when we are serving worldly things? What do we do when we are? This sermon focuses on the scripture for the Sunday: 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 and Ezekiel 21-24 The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/7e9b8569-f2d0-daa4-9d9e-0e776a911604.mp3 5ca5baaf-ec5d-ebb5-db3a-941868c3755d Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:31:23 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/lAUZ99R3lOs/679f3f28-d8ff-d666-5270-768432444eda.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noIncluding Others "Comfort one another and edify one another" 1 Thessalonians We are in this work of salvation together. We canot do it alone. This sermon focuses on chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians and the beginning of Luke chapter 11 to bring us understandinFr John Brian PaprockIncluding Others "Comfort one another and edify one another" 1 Thessalonians We are in this work of salvation together. We canot do it alone. This sermon focuses on chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians and the beginning of Luke chapter 11 to bring us understanding about our work while still on earth. "God's will for you, for us, always involves others, always includes others, serving them helping them, comforting, edifying." The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, August 23, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/679f3f28-d8ff-d666-5270-768432444eda.mp3 ed1f513e-02e2-a3a9-bc84-633a890af9b0 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:51:41 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/TbQ6YWHYjSc/1d375c6e-f5f8-207b-517c-eb19de0796d9.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noPowerful Femininity Mary, the Eevr-Virgin Mother of God - Theotokos Holy Assumption or Dormition is the day of remembrance of St. Mary's death. In this sermon, the gifts of femininity are discussed along with the story and festival of St Mary. Our OrthodoFr John Brian PaprockPowerful Femininity Mary, the Eevr-Virgin Mother of God - Theotokos Holy Assumption or Dormition is the day of remembrance of St. Mary's death. In this sermon, the gifts of femininity are discussed along with the story and festival of St Mary. Our Orthodox Christian view of St Mary sets us apart from other Christians but not from the humanity and divinity afforded us. The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/1d375c6e-f5f8-207b-517c-eb19de0796d9.mp3 05076819-1a57-1984-a3fb-4455a180590e Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:09:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Tu0uVbFmIH0/1fdb912e-e549-f2ca-08dc-3c999b7bb01c.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noFruit of Transfiguration Holy Transfiguration is a call to holiness. In this sermon, the gifts of transfiguration are discussion. Pope Shenouda, the current Coptic Patriarch, wrote of the different kinds of transfigurations in our human life. These are diFr John Brian PaprockFruit of Transfiguration Holy Transfiguration is a call to holiness. In this sermon, the gifts of transfiguration are discussion. Pope Shenouda, the current Coptic Patriarch, wrote of the different kinds of transfigurations in our human life. These are discussed in the context of our mission and purpose as Orthodox Christians, in anticipation of the annual blessing of fruit. The sermon uses the scripture readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, August 9, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/1fdb912e-e549-f2ca-08dc-3c999b7bb01c.mp3 1d836f0f-a319-0043-3cf6-668f549c87bf Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:30:44 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/OfjimHb7yyo/c579323e-40ae-66c2-441c-abf0e59fc039.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHumility is Not Criminal Thinking On International Forgiveness Day, which is the first Sunday in August annually since 1996, Fr John Brian enters into a discussion of how some Christians can develop a serious problem in their spiritual life. He uses the mFr John Brian PaprockHumility is Not Criminal Thinking On International Forgiveness Day, which is the first Sunday in August annually since 1996, Fr John Brian enters into a discussion of how some Christians can develop a serious problem in their spiritual life. He uses the modern therapuetic term, "criminal thinking" to explain the spiritual teachings in this Sunday's scripture lessons. "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled..." Luke 14:11 "The soul of the diligent shall be enriched" Proverbs 13:4 This homiletic sermon with scripture commentary wlaks through Proverb 13:1-7; Isaiah 24:1-5; I Corinthians 6:1-11; Luke 14:7-11 and the beginning of Psalm 22. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, August 2, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/c579323e-40ae-66c2-441c-abf0e59fc039.mp3 a0053956-a5e3-ad64-d61f-04b19a5cde20 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/nzF-WZXFzF4/b18eccca-3575-6e35-ce5d-79d258d3c906.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLiving Bread and Priest at the Altar In memory of Reverend Father James Pike, priest, who passed to the next life July 23, 2009 "[The priest] is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray; for he himself also isFr John Brian PaprockLiving Bread and Priest at the Altar In memory of Reverend Father James Pike, priest, who passed to the next life July 23, 2009 "[The priest] is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray; for he himself also is subject to weaknesses." (Hebrews 5:2)....and an exemplar of this high standard was Fr James. Eternal memory! This homiletic sermon is two lessons with scripture commentary: 1. Bread of Life as the living fruit of the Tree of Life on this side of the Garden. Gospel of John 6:47-59 2. Priest as bridge and intercessor at the altar, inwardly and outwardly. Epistle to the Hebrews 4:14-5:5 This sermon has a special memorial tribute to Father James Pike, a priest of the Mission Society of St Grgeorios of India who died July 23, 2009 in Spokane, Washington. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, July 26, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/b18eccca-3575-6e35-ce5d-79d258d3c906.mp3 9b30032d-0e06-c305-732e-a8cfd659e602 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:55:50 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/JvHG26KvMno/a07c84c3-dfba-b2e2-d882-ca1910f132a5.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noChristian At-One-Ment: Separated Yet Together "A household divided against itself cannot stand" Mark 3:25 "For he is our peace, who has made both one..." Ephesians 2:14 A homiletic sermon starting in Leviticus (16:29-34) with a discussion of the day of atFr John Brian PaprockChristian At-One-Ment: Separated Yet Together "A household divided against itself cannot stand" Mark 3:25 "For he is our peace, who has made both one..." Ephesians 2:14 A homiletic sermon starting in Leviticus (16:29-34) with a discussion of the day of atonement through Isaiah (57:15-19), Acts (4:32) and Ephesians (2:11-22) all leading to the Gospel of Mark (3:20-30). All focus on the coming together, the unity, the fullness of God reconciliation - a Christian at-one-ment through the forgiveness of sins... The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary. This sermon given on Sunday, July 19, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/a07c84c3-dfba-b2e2-d882-ca1910f132a5.mp3 552ed763-691b-89f5-974f-cf57b30236a8 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:24:55 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/TQtBl7ehIEo/1025663c-3724-504b-ba34-ce1b44208bb1.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpiritually Fed in a Desolate Place "Where can we get bread in this desolate place?" Matthew 15:33 A homiletic sermon on the story of feeding the multitude in at the end of Matthew chapter 15. Then a homiletic exploration of a few verses from the beginninFr John Brian PaprockSpiritually Fed in a Desolate Place "Where can we get bread in this desolate place?" Matthew 15:33 A homiletic sermon on the story of feeding the multitude in at the end of Matthew chapter 15. Then a homiletic exploration of a few verses from the beginning of 1 Corinthians cahpter 8. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary, inlcuding Matthew 15:32-39 and 1 Corinthians 8:1-6. This sermon given on Sunday, July 12, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/1025663c-3724-504b-ba34-ce1b44208bb1.mp3 a48a6927-c5f1-37b9-c96e-c073cb6af749 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:45:07 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/iCs8dDqbsYc/0c8bd873-93ef-30d4-7b33-9117a8dff776.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noCulture of God...Now "... [Jesus] taught them about the kingdom [culture] of God and healed as many that were in need of healing..." Luke 9:11 A sermon on how to participate in the "culture" of God. Fr John Brian suggests that substituting the word "cultuFr John Brian PaprockCulture of God...Now "... [Jesus] taught them about the kingdom [culture] of God and healed as many that were in need of healing..." Luke 9:11 A sermon on how to participate in the "culture" of God. Fr John Brian suggests that substituting the word "culture" for "kingdom" can make it more relevant in our modern multi-cultural world. It also helps see how much in the present it is. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary, inlcuding Luke 9:10-17; 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 and Isaiah 40:27-31 for the Sunday as well as scripture for the Apostles, especially 1st Corinthians 12:28-13:10 and for St Thomas, 1 Peter 2 :15-17. This sermon given on Sunday, July 5, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/0c8bd873-93ef-30d4-7b33-9117a8dff776.mp3 534036eb-e1d0-9209-4de0-598808bd62b0 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:38:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/ApWGcbtKjIQ/7cd42921-1f70-a768-60a9-43ff65d76826.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLove Deeds, Love Needs "Do all deeds in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14 A sermon on the upright, the holy, the disciples, apostles, deacons and converts. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary, inlcuding Psalm 15, Luke 10, end of 1st CorintFr John Brian PaprockLove Deeds, Love Needs "Do all deeds in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14 A sermon on the upright, the holy, the disciples, apostles, deacons and converts. The sermon uses the readings from the Malankara lectionary, inlcuding Psalm 15, Luke 10, end of 1st Corinthians and Acts 6. In all of this there is a clear teaching about our need to carry the message with love and example. "All you need is love" is more than a popular song title it is the essence of Christianity... This sermon given on Sunday, June 28, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/7cd42921-1f70-a768-60a9-43ff65d76826.mp3 d2341462-1ce2-8d63-a71d-ca70eb909b8c Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:53:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/ns6XOfI_hGQ/d35afef5-6700-4271-5a74-3d18c5853ead.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noFreely in Fire "Do this and live; for I worship God" Genesis 42:18 A sermon on the Holy Trinity. This expands on some of the points from previous sermons, but combines Gensis 42:18, Daniel 3:25 with the Gospel reading from John (6:35-46), the reading fromFr John Brian PaprockFreely in Fire "Do this and live; for I worship God" Genesis 42:18 A sermon on the Holy Trinity. This expands on some of the points from previous sermons, but combines Gensis 42:18, Daniel 3:25 with the Gospel reading from John (6:35-46), the reading from Acts (13:26-39) and the end of the Epistle to the Galatians. This homiletic speaks to the fullness of the Holy Trinity, how we are protected when we worship according to the Orthodox faith, even if we have diminished in our practice... and more. This sermon given on Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d35afef5-6700-4271-5a74-3d18c5853ead.mp3 751415ae-e2f0-7b78-21fa-4cfb32fec85c Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:37:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/clMoPy5BWuo/5b142d56-b9ec-0e26-3964-f0423dd44178.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noAnother sermon on the Holy Spirit. This expands on some of the points from last week's sermon and examines St Paul's epistle to the Ephesians (Chapter 2). This homiletic speaks to the fullness of the Holy Trinity, for doing good things and living in goodnFr John Brian PaprockAnother sermon on the Holy Spirit. This expands on some of the points from last week's sermon and examines St Paul's epistle to the Ephesians (Chapter 2). This homiletic speaks to the fullness of the Holy Trinity, for doing good things and living in goodness. This sermon given on Sunday, June 14, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/5b142d56-b9ec-0e26-3964-f0423dd44178.mp3 63da873b-a0d1-4966-a7a1-60fbaaccc37f Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:50:07 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/5l4xztmJz6Y/7479970e-0c67-9ec3-41d9-718e5e397a09.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThis short sermon (less than 10 minutes) topic is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a compass for direction in God's Kingdom with the map of Christ. This sermon given on Sunday, June 7, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox MissFr John Brian PaprockThis short sermon (less than 10 minutes) topic is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a compass for direction in God's Kingdom with the map of Christ. This sermon given on Sunday, June 7, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/7479970e-0c67-9ec3-41d9-718e5e397a09.mp3 2f840f05-81f5-5a62-e128-5f2d466d28b9 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:29:17 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/wZ9BdjOOgiI/0d05eb9f-14ac-4c6c-fada-609e64159373.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHoly Spirit Waiting This sermon discusses the problems of waiting and being ready for the active Holy Spirit in one's spiritual life, and spirituality, focusing on a reading from St Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May Fr John Brian PaprockHoly Spirit Waiting This sermon discusses the problems of waiting and being ready for the active Holy Spirit in one's spiritual life, and spirituality, focusing on a reading from St Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/0d05eb9f-14ac-4c6c-fada-609e64159373.mp3 c5f021f1-aa04-1f05-c452-1ff1f606856e Mon, 25 May 2009 17:54:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/zR_A090UImA/34517b08-0aef-8f5a-40c3-31400f8b0b0a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noDevelop Spiritual Readiness This sermon discusses the problems with being ready for spiritual life, for spirituality and spirtual readiness, focusing on the end of John chapter 17 - Jesus prayer for His disciples before being arrested. This sermon lesson Fr John Brian PaprockDevelop Spiritual Readiness This sermon discusses the problems with being ready for spiritual life, for spirituality and spirtual readiness, focusing on the end of John chapter 17 - Jesus prayer for His disciples before being arrested. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May 24, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/34517b08-0aef-8f5a-40c3-31400f8b0b0a.mp3 353b717e-7c5f-24ec-b946-767df4022df2 Mon, 11 May 2009 19:14:46 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/MJk5MioUac4/876e07c8-a596-f6ac-ad19-ce1d6e88b8db.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noIn Honor of Beauty, Gardens and Mothers This Mother's Day sermon discusses the spiritual meaning of mothers and then moves to our connection to beauty... and gardens, using the beginning of Hebrews chapter 11 to gain spiritual insight. This sermon lesson Fr John Brian PaprockIn Honor of Beauty, Gardens and Mothers This Mother's Day sermon discusses the spiritual meaning of mothers and then moves to our connection to beauty... and gardens, using the beginning of Hebrews chapter 11 to gain spiritual insight. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May 10, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. PODCAST OR DOWNLOAD: http://feeds.feedburner.com/frjohnbrian orhttp://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/876e07c8-a596-f6ac-ad19-ce1d6e88b8db.mp3 06497763-2708-3c59-c0d4-c403a36ab1dc Wed, 06 May 2009 04:27:51 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/32qFsAocfkc/ee3e15a6-0a56-1141-1305-47a479fe6f44.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noResurrection Problems This homiletic sermon discusses the present tense of Christ's resurrection and our problems with it, using the beginning of Hebrews chapter 3 to gain spiritual insight. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May 3, 2009 by Fr John BrianFr John Brian PaprockResurrection Problems This homiletic sermon discusses the present tense of Christ's resurrection and our problems with it, using the beginning of Hebrews chapter 3 to gain spiritual insight. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, May 3, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/ee3e15a6-0a56-1141-1305-47a479fe6f44.mp3 5361d0d9-b681-0f31-07c2-2ee3e5434816 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:02:34 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/PG1JjTp3xmM/af8233f8-d479-2da6-9e2f-0a705764927b.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noResurrection Wholly This very short sermon is a continuation of the previous sermon "Wholly Resurrection" on the issues about the promised bodily resurrection. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy TransfiguraFr John Brian PaprockResurrection Wholly This very short sermon is a continuation of the previous sermon "Wholly Resurrection" on the issues about the promised bodily resurrection. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/af8233f8-d479-2da6-9e2f-0a705764927b.mp3 e13d691f-2ef2-2b28-ae7e-006dcbfb0d9b Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:09:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/MvGbH1XSXqA/d6507247-8cee-626f-41b9-97a2985a39c2.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noWholly Resurrection This sermon is on the issues and distortions about the promised bodily resurrection. Vampires and zombies - issues of violence create popular distortions of the most sacred moment in Christainity. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, ApFr John Brian PaprockWholly Resurrection This sermon is on the issues and distortions about the promised bodily resurrection. Vampires and zombies - issues of violence create popular distortions of the most sacred moment in Christainity. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, April 12, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d6507247-8cee-626f-41b9-97a2985a39c2.mp3 5a0423ad-1003-b25f-63ca-e6d23e5f0158 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:54:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/ecnZPOmGTBU/65af3324-2634-69e1-8247-939c1c662871.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Blind Truth of Being This homelitic sermon is on the healing power of light and our ability to see it. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary: John Chapter 9 (witFr John Brian PaprockThe Blind Truth of Being This homelitic sermon is on the healing power of light and our ability to see it. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary: John Chapter 9 (with references to Mark 10:46-52 and Matthew 9:27-31) and Ephesians chapter 5 This sermon lesson given on Sunday, March 29, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/65af3324-2634-69e1-8247-939c1c662871.mp3 b3b82948-b470-9825-768e-a9abfc369eb4 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:34:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/s1h9dhR440g/9c0d2246-83a8-6a3b-1bf0-86ecb5ad1a0c.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noWisdom of Choosing Good Anyway This sermon is on the power of wisdom during Great Lent; another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary: Sirach (Barasera) 51:13-30 and 1 Peter 3:8-16. This sFr John Brian PaprockWisdom of Choosing Good Anyway This sermon is on the power of wisdom during Great Lent; another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary: Sirach (Barasera) 51:13-30 and 1 Peter 3:8-16. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, March 22, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/9c0d2246-83a8-6a3b-1bf0-86ecb5ad1a0c.mp3 471159c1-6700-0a3e-ee9f-0febe6d81f30 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:07:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/U1HTiZGlg4k/4ff80266-db98-4e95-61cb-b03b6927bb09.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noPart 1 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 + The Cross is central to the Christian understanding of nonviolence + Using references to Orthodox Christian resources from New Testament to the present time,Fr John Brian PaprockPart 1 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 + The Cross is central to the Christian understanding of nonviolence + Using references to Orthodox Christian resources from New Testament to the present time, Father John Brian draws on the writings St Matthew, St Paul (Romans chapter 12), St John Chrysostom (Three wars passage of Homily on 1st Timothy), Armenian Catholicos Karekin II and others. He uses stories and examples from the lives of the desert fathers, St Seraphim of Sarov, Martin Luther King Jr and Gandhi. This is the first part of a two hour talk by Father John Brian Paprock, Orthodox Christian priest, at the invitation of the Joyful Path Buddhist Center in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/4ff80266-db98-4e95-61cb-b03b6927bb09.mp3 7bf66ff5-f0b9-16d9-db2f-ad3db6da3a00 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:38:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/a7rYEI1KT4k/2a73281d-5ef7-dc21-6ea6-a7ee12520705.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noPart 2 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 This is the second part of a two hour talk by Father John Brian Paprock, Orthodox Christian priest, at the invitation of the Joyful Path Buddhist Center in BluFr John Brian PaprockPart 2 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 This is the second part of a two hour talk by Father John Brian Paprock, Orthodox Christian priest, at the invitation of the Joyful Path Buddhist Center in Blue Mounds, Wisconsinhttp://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/2a73281d-5ef7-dc21-6ea6-a7ee12520705.mp3 ca80b888-a0e9-7000-9db7-1277f4b18125 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:17:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Md567LuJQ4M/f546b0f3-df22-7554-bc6f-ec8b0762755c.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noPart 3 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 This is the third part of a two hour talk by Father John Brian Paprock, Orthodox Christian priest, at the invitation of the Joyful Path Buddhist Center in BlueFr John Brian PaprockPart 3 of 3 "Taking a Vow of Nonviolence from a Christian Perspective" Saturday, March 21, 2009 This is the third part of a two hour talk by Father John Brian Paprock, Orthodox Christian priest, at the invitation of the Joyful Path Buddhist Center in Blue Mounds, Wisconsinhttp://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f546b0f3-df22-7554-bc6f-ec8b0762755c.mp3 f14f5e81-830e-96a9-1f78-b9fc0fa0a844 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:48:43 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/1NlfupKS61A/d6f1de3d-765e-9bc4-fdd9-a0d4be72eec6.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noMeaning of the Mid-Lent Cross (special sermon) There are four powerful prayers in each of the four directions with the Mid-Lent Cross. This sermon is on the meaning of the Mid-Lent Cross, the golgatha, King Abgar and the healing power of the prayer for thFr John Brian PaprockMeaning of the Mid-Lent Cross (special sermon) There are four powerful prayers in each of the four directions with the Mid-Lent Cross. This sermon is on the meaning of the Mid-Lent Cross, the golgatha, King Abgar and the healing power of the prayer for this auspicious time. This sermon was given for Mid-Lent, March 18, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d6f1de3d-765e-9bc4-fdd9-a0d4be72eec6.mp3 139412b6-478c-f84b-7ea8-dd1a054f9158 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:48:32 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/qpv0sMBrk0M/17480666-e937-b3ca-5e21-67ce23634ea4.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noRevealed and Healed This truly homelitic sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, starting in Numbers 1Fr John Brian PaprockRevealed and Healed This truly homelitic sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, starting in Numbers 17:1-8, 1 Samuel 7:10-17, Isaiah 56:1-7, Matthew 15:21-31, and then verse by verse through Romans 7:14-25 This sermon lesson given on Sunday, March 15, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/17480666-e937-b3ca-5e21-67ce23634ea4.mp3 803577f7-cae3-da51-ee76-b52cd56dc8b4 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:09:56 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/-jZRF31AYjU/0fc5383b-d610-00f8-263b-325a0982692f.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHealing Spiritual Paralysis This sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, discussing Mark 2:1-12; RomanFr John Brian PaprockHealing Spiritual Paralysis This sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, discussing Mark 2:1-12; Romans 5:1-11; and Isaiah 5:20-25. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, March 8, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. PODCAST OR DOWNLOAD: http://feeds.feedburner.com/frjohnbrian or http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/rss/spiritual_reflections_or_fr_john_brian.xml LISTEN ONLINE HERE:http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/0fc5383b-d610-00f8-263b-325a0982692f.mp3 0edb51fc-6650-6ae0-af52-c406022aedc4 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:19:15 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/biOMH_qgDw4/fa31041c-8af0-b710-9170-67a736713499.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noDusting Off the Image for Lent This sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, discussing Genesis 7:6-24;Fr John Brian PaprockDusting Off the Image for Lent This sermon is on the healing power of repentance during Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, discussing Genesis 7:6-24; 2 Kings 5:1-14; Isaiah 33:2-9; Jeremiah 15:15-21; Acts 5: 12-16 & 19: 8-12; Romans 3: 27; 4: 5; St. Luke 5: 12-16. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/fa31041c-8af0-b710-9170-67a736713499.mp3 c8fd49b6-d0c3-91dd-9f09-93aba19a8664 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:59:56 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/5Tw4tOtL4Yo/1334423b-37a6-c855-f6b2-1fdfe2f264f4.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHold Fast The Pattern "put your thoughts on that which is above" This is a sermon on the reasons for the discipline of fasting for the Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Fr John Brian PaprockHold Fast The Pattern "put your thoughts on that which is above" This is a sermon on the reasons for the discipline of fasting for the Great Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary, focusing on the Prophecy of Isaiah Chapter 58 and the Epistle of St Paul to the Colossians Chapter 3. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, February 22, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/1334423b-37a6-c855-f6b2-1fdfe2f264f4.mp3 c185e6f6-99e2-3e05-25b5-199a243d07e8 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:34:18 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/eu4mGe9YFSo/7480051f-6751-505c-3037-085351b5e8c0.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noWhy Pray for the Departed Further preparation for Lent This is a sermon on the reasons for praying for the departed in preparation for the Great Fast of Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the MalanFr John Brian PaprockWhy Pray for the Departed Further preparation for Lent This is a sermon on the reasons for praying for the departed in preparation for the Great Fast of Lent. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara-Syrian Orthodox lectionary for the Sunday of all Departed, focusing on 2 Maccabees 12:38-45, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 and James 3:1-12. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, February 15, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/7480051f-6751-505c-3037-085351b5e8c0.mp3 6273e940-feff-645b-8353-834d90efb479 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:01:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/rBaem02flac/10e63cd9-2172-2e13-750c-11f0627d70de.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noIn The Wilderness With Animals and Angels ".... there in the wilderness forty days, being tested by Satan; he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him." This is a sermon on the reasons for fasting in preparation for the Great Fast of LenFr John Brian PaprockIn The Wilderness With Animals and Angels ".... there in the wilderness forty days, being tested by Satan; he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him." This is a sermon on the reasons for fasting in preparation for the Great Fast of Lent - the Gospel of Mark 1:12-20. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox lectionary. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, February 8, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/10e63cd9-2172-2e13-750c-11f0627d70de.mp3 51faeb27-6336-9b08-50ad-c626fa4c694a Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:02:22 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/OF-or6zPfOo/84a24bca-0916-bc22-bd80-be80cc043a56.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noAll For One: hand-head-heart This is a sermon continuing the theme of living with others in God's love - especially 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 - "There is one body" Also discusses the gospel reading: Mark 6:1-6. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox ChrisFr John Brian PaprockAll For One: hand-head-heart This is a sermon continuing the theme of living with others in God's love - especially 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 - "There is one body" Also discusses the gospel reading: Mark 6:1-6. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox lectionary. This sermon lesson given on Sunday, February 1, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/84a24bca-0916-bc22-bd80-be80cc043a56.mp3 7ddbbde9-73ca-491c-a914-bf3af2954cf6 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:05:01 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/LExSk_MrVlc/05d1c9e0-a0c3-db75-6daa-0145bb315039.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noDirty Snow Judgment Insides by The Outside? This is a sermon continuing the theme of living with others in God's love - especially: 1 Corinthians 4:5 - "Therefore do not judge before the time, until the Lord comes and brings to light the hidden things of Fr John Brian PaprockDirty Snow Judgment Insides by The Outside? This is a sermon continuing the theme of living with others in God's love - especially: 1 Corinthians 4:5 - "Therefore do not judge before the time, until the Lord comes and brings to light the hidden things of darkness and reveals the thoughts of the hearts; then shall every man have priase from God." This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings of the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox lectionary. This sermon lesson was live and extemporaneously given on Sunday, January 25, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/05d1c9e0-a0c3-db75-6daa-0145bb315039.mp3 95025818-2414-a705-d4e8-779644a6e9d0 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:44:56 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/3ACn6s4rRfc/477eca9e-ee25-0ff5-da2a-4364e8aa3157.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHuman Harmony - Spiritual Blessing "To this end we follow Christ" This is a homelitic sermon of 1 Peter 3:8-15 including the meaning of Timket (the Ethiopian Orthodox Holy Day honoring the Ark of the Covenant at Epiphany) and living with others in God's lFr John Brian PaprockHuman Harmony - Spiritual Blessing "To this end we follow Christ" This is a homelitic sermon of 1 Peter 3:8-15 including the meaning of Timket (the Ethiopian Orthodox Holy Day honoring the Ark of the Covenant at Epiphany) and living with others in God's love. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the readings by the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox lectionary. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday January 18, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/477eca9e-ee25-0ff5-da2a-4364e8aa3157.mp3 8fdbb69a-8de8-6c83-bdb3-11b7cb6a54f2 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:12:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Ob2OObc1Ygc/f874e786-320a-df9e-915a-9af276bc4515.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noReflection in Water - Epiphany Renewal The Elements of Being This is a reflective sermon on the meaning of Ephiphany, Water as a state of being. By participation in God's love in the elements of being, the sacraments and the cycle of the year. This sermonFr John Brian PaprockReflection in Water - Epiphany Renewal The Elements of Being This is a reflective sermon on the meaning of Ephiphany, Water as a state of being. By participation in God's love in the elements of being, the sacraments and the cycle of the year. This sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the story in Matthew chapter 3 and other readings by the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox lectionary. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday January 11, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f874e786-320a-df9e-915a-9af276bc4515.mp3 fd1e549e-79ca-81d5-9403-db8069975c7c Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:29:35 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/_ePqQySKxVA/08719956-c14c-6c3f-2729-f14cd55b71d6.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noResoution for the New Year "I will participate in God's Love" So many people make New Year resolutions to improve life. How about making a few to improve spiritually this year? Participation in God's love means several things. This homiletic sermon is anoFr John Brian PaprockResoution for the New Year "I will participate in God's Love" So many people make New Year resolutions to improve life. How about making a few to improve spiritually this year? Participation in God's love means several things. This homiletic sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the Isaiah chapter 26 and the third chapter of St John's Epistle as appointed by the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox readings. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday January 4, 2009 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/08719956-c14c-6c3f-2729-f14cd55b71d6.mp3 3dd4c663-fca2-1891-9fd8-a2461c37f821 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:17:56 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/KYBcfrwAk6I/5cf5c027-de0f-4dfd-42c3-4a5697af2c0e.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHow to join the Fellowship of Light: "...and in Him is no darkness." Reviewing the secular year that is passing and integrating experiences can be helpful in spiritual development. This homiletic sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian SpiritualityFr John Brian PaprockHow to join the Fellowship of Light: "...and in Him is no darkness." Reviewing the secular year that is passing and integrating experiences can be helpful in spiritual development. This homiletic sermon is another lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality using the first chapter of St John's Epistle as appointed by the Malankara - Syrian Orthodox readings. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday December 28, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/5cf5c027-de0f-4dfd-42c3-4a5697af2c0e.mp3 81dabea2-0b6a-bbd3-4cb7-522a8f107e3a Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:52:02 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/dQW7L_MnWYc/3b7f8320-be1b-ef7d-92eb-dbddda5a137e.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "incorporating incarnation" Sixth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the preparation for Holy Nativity. Father John focuses on Fr John Brian PaprockLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "incorporating incarnation" Sixth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the preparation for Holy Nativity. Father John focuses on spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories with symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual development. Includes the end of the third chapter of the Gospel of Luke and the beginning of Isaiah chapter 11 as well as Romans chapter 4. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday December 21, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/3b7f8320-be1b-ef7d-92eb-dbddda5a137e.mp3 361126c1-c4ba-b8f3-f5df-41d52bcb7691 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:53:57 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/TBO2OOJt5J8/a47daa86-d9ea-a296-85cc-2e42f2651d7c.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "already with us" Fifth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the preparation for Holy Nativity. Father John focuses on spiritualiFr John Brian PaprockLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "already with us" Fifth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the preparation for Holy Nativity. Father John focuses on spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories with symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual development. Includes the end of the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew and the end of the first chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Galations. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday December 14, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/a47daa86-d9ea-a296-85cc-2e42f2651d7c.mp3 84b5f2cc-1e71-3691-3994-b4596f2abf43 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:55:02 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/v3K7Pp7Nno4/87f6bc8a-6ca1-b28e-400c-b219dfc2a924.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "preparing the way" Fourth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the beginning of preparation for Holy Nativity - the Birth of St Fr John Brian PaprockLessons in Orthodox Christian Spirituality "preparing the way" Fourth of six pre-Nativity lesson sermons This homiletic sermon uses scriptures appointed by the Malankara/Syrian readings for the beginning of preparation for Holy Nativity - the Birth of St John the Baptist. Father John focuses on spirituality in religion and how looking at these Gospel stories with symbols, metaphors, etc. can help us in our personal spiritual development. Includes the end of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, with a few references to the book of Genesis. This sermon lesson in Orthodox Christian Spirituality given on Sunday December 7, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/87f6bc8a-6ca1-b28e-400c-b219dfc2a924.mp3 Fr John Brian Paprocknonadult