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 Thu, 31 May 2012 14:51:09 GMT Hipcast RSS Feeder 1.25 Religion & Spirituality 60 http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/albumart/1006.1338475869.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 e913b0ac-e73c-db50-6bd7-580cc6c8c6f2 Tue, 29 May 2012 05:32:26 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/QV-WdyyHeBk/97b35c57-ffb1-06fe-918d-757efa3c2c48.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noTrusting the Trinity for the Summer Season Trusting God this Summer Unofficially, the last weekend in May - Memorial Day Weekend - begins the three month summer season in America. Public schools are nearly all let out and many of the seasonal activities bFr John Brian PaprockTrusting the Trinity for the Summer Season Trusting God this Summer Unofficially, the last weekend in May - Memorial Day Weekend - begins the three month summer season in America. Public schools are nearly all let out and many of the seasonal activities begin: beaches open, campsites open, the big outdoors beckons all to a season of leisure and fun. Every family takes vacation during the summer. Many travel. Coincindentally, two of the most important holy days usually end up being celebrated as this summer season begins: Ascencion and Pentecost. Fr. John Brian talks about how very important these holy days are for our spiritual development and discusses the spirituality of the Holy Trinity, giving a new perspective on the summer season. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, May 27, 2012http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/97b35c57-ffb1-06fe-918d-757efa3c2c48.mp3 bcf67bac-a15b-cc89-6c47-d13373675c23 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:39:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/3v2jgjLgR_4/b5a81138-7958-dbc6-7532-c9b4b68b5c3d.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHealing Ascension Deficit Disorder 40 days away from Easter, the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ, it seems so many Christians suffer from Ascension Deficit Disorder - either asking: where is Jesus? or what's the big deal about the Ascension anyway? But Fr John Brian PaprockHealing Ascension Deficit Disorder 40 days away from Easter, the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ, it seems so many Christians suffer from Ascension Deficit Disorder - either asking: where is Jesus? or what's the big deal about the Ascension anyway? But there is a cure. There is healing. Fr. John Brian give the medicine of an inspiriational homiletic on the first Chapter of Colossians to give an answer to the bigger questions of the importance of Ascension. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, May 20, 2012http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/b5a81138-7958-dbc6-7532-c9b4b68b5c3d.mp3 275d8669-e307-c111-9f17-d39503b8f094 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:34:04 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/AMPKYwamCDY/f990fa56-6542-5901-f986-16e40e81f8f1.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLetting Go on Mother's Day Christ is risen! There is a saying "By letting go, the whole world gets done." Fr. John Brian weaves this with Mother's Day and what is important to hold on to during this special time of year - at the same time recognizing whatFr John Brian PaprockLetting Go on Mother's Day Christ is risen! There is a saying "By letting go, the whole world gets done." Fr. John Brian weaves this with Mother's Day and what is important to hold on to during this special time of year - at the same time recognizing what we need to let go. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, May 13, 2012.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/f990fa56-6542-5901-f986-16e40e81f8f1.mp3 6b826f0f-9590-1b6c-0cf2-cdba46279813 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:36:21 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/XGWX7kPbVJw/3c353746-5f4c-0b72-5967-22cd3c246135.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noGIGO - God In, God Out Christ is risen! GIGO is an old computer programming term that literally means: Garbage In, Garbage Out - that what you input is directly related to your output; computer programs will only give out what they are programmed to give Fr John Brian PaprockGIGO - God In, God Out Christ is risen! GIGO is an old computer programming term that literally means: Garbage In, Garbage Out - that what you input is directly related to your output; computer programs will only give out what they are programmed to give out based upon what data is given. In many ways, we created the computer in our own intellectual image. It is a reflection of how we think and what is most important. In this inspirational sermon, Fr John Brian talks about GIGO, but suggests that Orthodox Christianity of the East has known this for two thousand years, but would interpret GIGO as GOD IN, GOD OUT. This is what St Paul speaks of when he writes about the "new man." It is the "born again" answer given to Nicodemus by Jesus. And it the equivalent of the charge to "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!" Fr John Brian gives examples of how the Orthodox Church has been practicing the GIGO principle through the centuries and how it applies to our modern spirituality. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, May 6, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/3c353746-5f4c-0b72-5967-22cd3c246135.mp3 f29f6630-b8f5-53fb-2509-739d682caf19 Wed, 02 May 2012 05:30:32 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/RQG9ZH6Pndg/a10411fd-c4cc-aed0-f58b-e08d23b86b69.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noContinuing in Resurrection Grace Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! Maintaining the grace of the Resurrection can be difficult. The symbol of the butterfly has been a symbol of the resurrection for centuries and gives insFr John Brian PaprockContinuing in Resurrection Grace Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! Maintaining the grace of the Resurrection can be difficult. The symbol of the butterfly has been a symbol of the resurrection for centuries and gives insight into how we can keep more of the Resurrection grace. In this homiletic sermon, Fr John Brian walks through the end of Ephesians Chapter 4. He equates the "new man" - that St Paul's tells us to "put on" - with the superhoero each of us has within us. This is an inspirational sermon by Fr. John Brian on Orthodox Christian spirituality completely within the New Testament teaching of St. Paul. Fr John Brian lays the groundwork for us to share the Good News of the light and life and deep abiding love presented to us at the Resurrection and bourn upon the Word from the beginning. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, April 29, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please, as you are inspired to pray for us and help us, let us know your prayer needs during this auspicious time. Thank you for your prayers, especially for Fr John Brian. This is an important time for our mission parish - please continue your prayers and good intentions for us.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/a10411fd-c4cc-aed0-f58b-e08d23b86b69.mp3 2a1a448d-7d58-c856-6cca-eb2a867dca73 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:49:27 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/xx7cXG5yMXo/563a6507-c58a-42ff-0ea0-f4b56d1a751d.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noBreath of God is Love Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! There is a profound and intimate connection between the Resurrection and the Creation. This is an inspirational sermon by Fr. John Brian, that speaks about the breaFr John Brian PaprockBreath of God is Love Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! There is a profound and intimate connection between the Resurrection and the Creation. This is an inspirational sermon by Fr. John Brian, that speaks about the breath of God that creates life and sends the Word of creation, when He said, "It is good!" Fr John Brian lays the groundwork for us to share the Good News of the light and life and deep abiding love presented to us at the Resurrection and bourn upon the Word from the beginning. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, April 22, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please, as you are inspired to pray for us and help us, let us know your prayer needs during this auspicious time. Thank you for your prayers, especially for Fr John Brian. This is an important time for our mission parish - please continue your prayers and good intentions for us.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/563a6507-c58a-42ff-0ea0-f4b56d1a751d.mp3 01b99d8e-d968-fea3-5541-d77c64887002 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:22:55 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/eF3SQITAqWs/77774809-8b0e-7cf9-143b-41a868337a4f.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noShort Paschal Message Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! This is a short message given at Eastern Orthodox Easter liturgy. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and wFr John Brian PaprockShort Paschal Message Christ is risen from the dead and on those in the tombs giving life! This is a short message given at Eastern Orthodox Easter liturgy. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, April 15, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please let us know your support and thank you for your prayers, especially for Fr John Brian. This is an important time for our mission parish - please continue your prayers and good intentions for us. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/77774809-8b0e-7cf9-143b-41a868337a4f.mp3 de4d9d09-cc77-9513-da9e-01a0bfc36fed Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:19:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/f5S1iZ-K3j0/eb7b8eed-b8de-664d-0fe3-a38cc35c22d4.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Glory Which Shall Be Revealed in Us Romans 8:18 "The sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared which shall be reveleaed in us." In this sermon, Holy Week is discussed, but, in the Christian life, every week can be a holy week. DespiFr John Brian PaprockThe Glory Which Shall Be Revealed in Us Romans 8:18 "The sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared which shall be reveleaed in us." In this sermon, Holy Week is discussed, but, in the Christian life, every week can be a holy week. Despite the joys at the end of Holy Weekm, there are many in the world aho are suffering, but the glory of God in us will be greater than any suffering. The sermon focuses on St Paul words to the Romans in Chapter18:18-19. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, April 8, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Please let us know your support and thank you for your prayers, especially for Fr John Brian. This is an important time for our mission parish - please continue your prayers and good intentions for us. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/eb7b8eed-b8de-664d-0fe3-a38cc35c22d4.mp3 a88cef66-44a1-90c8-da91-5458587412b1 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:09:09 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/t5zGNVUMliI/10d75325-ce63-b5de-13b6-91580a1c0a86.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Meaning of Christian Sacrifice Meaningful Sacrifice - Part 8 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian concludes the series on meaningful sacrifice. He puts together the meaning and intent of Christian sacrifice that leads to Holy Communion as a a sacrifice acceFr John Brian PaprockThe Meaning of Christian Sacrifice Meaningful Sacrifice - Part 8 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian concludes the series on meaningful sacrifice. He puts together the meaning and intent of Christian sacrifice that leads to Holy Communion as a a sacrifice acceptable to God and ultimately to our common resurrection. Using Ephesians Chapter 5 (the first few verses), Fr John Brian emphasizes the biblical connection of Orthodox Christian practice and understanding. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, April 1, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Thank you for your prayers and support. This is an important time for our mission parish - please continue your prayers and good intentions for us and let us know your support. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/10d75325-ce63-b5de-13b6-91580a1c0a86.mp3 387ce3c0-c60b-c3f0-6ba8-079e18854ab8 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:09:03 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/bM7DUP_mfgc/703c119f-080a-6038-a246-2492b0333949.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Sacrifice of Penance Meaningful Sacrifice - Part 7 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice. This week, Fr. John Brian is the second on Origen's seventh remission - the remission through penanceFr John Brian PaprockThe Sacrifice of Penance Meaningful Sacrifice - Part 7 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice. This week, Fr. John Brian is the second on Origen's seventh remission - the remission through penance and "weeping," to which Origen adds healing of illness. Fr. John Brian takes time to bring us to an understanding of the sacrifice involved in confession, weeping for our own sins, penance and the mercy of God. Psalm 6 is emphasized for its help in understanding where the sacrifice meets the grace and mercy of God. After baptism, this is the culmination of early Church Father Origen's "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" (The excerpt from his "Homilies on Leviticus" can be read at: http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html ) This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 25, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Thank you for your prayers and support. We continue to be in a particularly important time for our parish - please continue to pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/703c119f-080a-6038-a246-2492b0333949.mp3 347ec344-5337-1c13-b3d1-f86d85e9d6cc Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:38:08 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/dD6_EiWeQwI/b502e1de-6c8f-b8d8-43b7-b4bcc6f3fcb3.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noConfession is a Sacrifice Meaningful Sacrifice - part 6 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "HomiliesFr John Brian PaprockConfession is a Sacrifice Meaningful Sacrifice - part 6 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html This week, Fr. John Brian gives a few minutes for memory of the departed servant of God, H.H. Baba Shenouda, Coptic Patriarch, who paassed to eternal life on Saturday, March 17, 2012 - before speaking to the sermon topic. This sermon is one of two on Origen's seventh remission - the remission through penance and "weeping," to which Origen adds healing of illness. Fr. John Brian takes time to bring us to an understanding of the sacrifcie involved in confession, weeping for our own sins, penance and the mercy of God. Becasue this sacrifice is perhaps the most difficult practice of all of Origen's list, Fr. John Brian will continue on the topic of confession next week. He also mentions the prayers the priest says when asking forgiveness of sins before the altar before he offers the oblation on behalf of the congregation. This is for to further our understanding of Christian sacrifice. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 18, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. Thank you for your prayers and support. We continue to be in a particularly important time for our parish - please continue to pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/b502e1de-6c8f-b8d8-43b7-b4bcc6f3fcb3.mp3 fa7aa828-8cc6-0824-fe31-26d6aa767abc Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:16:17 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/o17Ct-No5UQ/8d728433-00c8-11c7-71a1-c138b6a78964.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe True Sacrifice of Christian Love Meaningful Sacrifice - part 5 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from hiFr John Brian PaprockThe True Sacrifice of Christian Love Meaningful Sacrifice - part 5 In this sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html Fr. John Brian gives a little bit longer sermon on Origen's sixth remission - the remission through "sacrifice of abundant love," as Origen names it. Fr. John Brian takes time, using the first verses of Romans Chapter 5, to bring us to an understanding of the love that Origen's Second Century voice speaks. Fr. JOhn Brian talks about FAITH and then HOPE and in context then he explains The True Sacrifice of Christian Love. He also explains the prayers the priest says when washing his hands to further our understanding of Christian sacrifice. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 11, 2012 We continue to be in a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/8d728433-00c8-11c7-71a1-c138b6a78964.mp3 65c4f93a-b19f-340d-f9a2-38fecc9cf266 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:07:35 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Qv-td01ozMg/61f6131d-291f-8ad8-7b42-4ba46640facc.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Sacrifice of Conversion Meaningful Sacrifice - part 4 In this powerful short sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is fFr John Brian PaprockThe Sacrifice of Conversion Meaningful Sacrifice - part 4 In this powerful short sermon, Fr. John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html Fr John Brian gives a short sermon on Origen's fifth remission - the remission through "converting one to the Truth." He explains how much this is a sacrifice as it requires complete honesty of the Christian - enough to admit the inherent hypocrisy of talking about living ideals without the complete manifestation in the Christian's day to day life. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, March 4, 2012 This is a particularly important time for our mission (a bit of this is mentioned in this sermon) - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/61f6131d-291f-8ad8-7b42-4ba46640facc.mp3 5ecc33ad-8208-ceca-b8a3-2a596840e260 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:56:26 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/FBdwirxRdy0/026ef706-b44a-65af-3ec1-e35836ed0d5b.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Sacrifice of Forgiving Others Meaningful Sacrifice - part 3 Fr John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on LevitFr John Brian PaprockThe Sacrifice of Forgiving Others Meaningful Sacrifice - part 3 Fr John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html Fr John Brian gives a short sermon on Origen's fourth remission - the remission through "forgiving the sins of a brother." Romans 14 is used in the sermon along with prayers from the first service of preparation for Holy Qurbana. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 26, 2012. This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/026ef706-b44a-65af-3ec1-e35836ed0d5b.mp3 e12894cb-126b-7f48-2b25-0c1efacdd65a Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Ew52jfldEyM/bebb10d4-ede8-3662-4cb2-4c5e7a87091f.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noMeaningful Sacrifice - part 2 Fr John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven SacriFr John Brian PaprockMeaningful Sacrifice - part 2 Fr John Brian continues a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The excerpt is from his "Homilies on Leviticus." It is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html In preparation for Lent, Fr John Brian further clarifies a definition of sacrifice, reviewing Origen's first two correlations with sacrifices in Leviticus: baptism and martyrdom. Then he talks about Origen's third remission - the remission through alms and charitible giving. Luke 12:32-34 is used in the sermon. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 19, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your spiritual and earthly encouragement and support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/bebb10d4-ede8-3662-4cb2-4c5e7a87091f.mp3 b2246afd-9000-ad50-7a42-6bc4c332c326 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:53:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/SdtmQQ_rAdw/137710bc-cd09-34a3-5b42-d2976da62253.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noMeaningful Sacrifice - part 1 Fr John Brian begins a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The exceprt is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been postFr John Brian PaprockMeaningful Sacrifice - part 1 Fr John Brian begins a series of sermons on the topic of meaningful sacrifice by using an excerpt of a writing by an early Church Father, Origen. The exceprt is entitled "Seven Sacrifices - Seven Remissions" and has been posted at http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2012/02/seven-sacrifices-seven-remissions.html This week of preparation for Lent, Fr John Brian focuses on a definition of sacrifice, using the root of the English word for undertanding. Then he talks about Origen's first two correlations with sacrifices in Leviticus: baptism and martyrdom. To be continues through Lent. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your spiritual and earthly encouragement and support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/137710bc-cd09-34a3-5b42-d2976da62253.mp3 dc96ebbb-6788-cd1a-b56a-696229ede981 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:50:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/iILggd3BT_w/d982bb44-c163-bc04-4fd8-718808ac4a81.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSomething To Hold On To At the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple on his 40 day after birth, Fr. John Brian talks about holding on to one thing. Righteous Simeon held the infant Lord in his arms and prophesied (as told in Luke Chapter 2) This is juxtaposFr John Brian PaprockSomething To Hold On To At the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple on his 40 day after birth, Fr. John Brian talks about holding on to one thing. Righteous Simeon held the infant Lord in his arms and prophesied (as told in Luke Chapter 2) This is juxtaposed with the pre-Lenten focus on remembering the departed. On this particular Sunday, it happens to be the 40th day after the death of a member of the mission. This brought a certain theme to the sermon this week. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, February 5, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your spiritual and earthly encouragement and support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d982bb44-c163-bc04-4fd8-718808ac4a81.mp3 f4e51faf-634e-bf71-8f29-f606a914bf5f Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:44:45 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/JliBepS7Ag8/298289c6-e515-888f-927c-87e6254fe411.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noEarthly Disparity and Spiritual Unity Divisions among humankind have been part of recorded history from the beginning. Life on earth is fraught with real physical dangers. It is part of the animal world to join together for security and even prosperity. UFr John Brian PaprockEarthly Disparity and Spiritual Unity Divisions among humankind have been part of recorded history from the beginning. Life on earth is fraught with real physical dangers. It is part of the animal world to join together for security and even prosperity. Unity is Christ is of a higher realm. Joining together in spirit cannot be done for animal reasons. In this week's sermon, Fr John Brian discusses spiritual unity and church oneness as well as the disparities that appears in this world. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. This is a particularly important time for our mission - please pray for us and let us know your support. This year has great potential and we need your spiritual and earthly encouragement and support. Thank you in advance for your kindness and considerations.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/298289c6-e515-888f-927c-87e6254fe411.mp3 22c1f74a-197d-617c-8089-96ae310fcd5d Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:56:50 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/LboWeQTUrEY/b21ee979-21ed-cc66-09ac-b8e309281e98.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noRenewed - Refreshed - Born Again This has been the spirituality of Holy Orthodoxy since the beginning - since Jesus Christ was baptized in the River Jordan. Listen to Fr. John Brian's sermon on the wondrous mercy of God that allows us to begin again, to bFr John Brian PaprockRenewed - Refreshed - Born Again This has been the spirituality of Holy Orthodoxy since the beginning - since Jesus Christ was baptized in the River Jordan. Listen to Fr. John Brian's sermon on the wondrous mercy of God that allows us to begin again, to be reapired, renewed, and refreshed by the blessing of Holy Water and the enlightment of the Epiphany or Theophany, the appearance of Christ God in fulness in the world and in fulness in our lives. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. It also celebrates Timket.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/b21ee979-21ed-cc66-09ac-b8e309281e98.mp3 04cc668a-2032-42c5-527e-515cef568f2b Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:58:49 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/aboO8Loux1k/c12552bd-179f-88d4-b31c-6f0e5aaa6f0b.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLimits of God's Love Limits to God's love? There is only one limitation of God's love and you will need to listen to Fr John Brian's sermon on Matthew Chapter 23:34-39 and Romans Chapter 8: 35-39, readings appointed for this January qurbana, to find out wFr John Brian PaprockLimits of God's Love Limits to God's love? There is only one limitation of God's love and you will need to listen to Fr John Brian's sermon on Matthew Chapter 23:34-39 and Romans Chapter 8: 35-39, readings appointed for this January qurbana, to find out what could possibly get in the way of God's love. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/c12552bd-179f-88d4-b31c-6f0e5aaa6f0b.mp3 456ce8cd-8ce9-59ae-6d3a-f1ee31e55e02 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:18:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/PEI7P6gJCRs/4c7f27bc-2374-a577-a153-54f2c95228cd.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noMemory of a Spiritual Mother Fr John Brian gave eulogy sermon for one of his spiritual guides. Irene Spanolios - memory eternal - passed to eternal life on January 15, 2011. Fr John Brian calls her a spiritual mother in this short special memorial sermon.Fr John Brian PaprockMemory of a Spiritual Mother Fr John Brian gave eulogy sermon for one of his spiritual guides. Irene Spanolios - memory eternal - passed to eternal life on January 15, 2011. Fr John Brian calls her a spiritual mother in this short special memorial sermon. She was born on the Greek island of Chios. Irene committed most of her life to developing an English speaking Orthodox Christian church. She started her mission journey by joining a small American mission of the Russian Synod in New York City. This sermon uses and refers the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 15, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/4c7f27bc-2374-a577-a153-54f2c95228cd.mp3 461178b1-f6c3-e3dd-be66-79dbb492a554 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:36:09 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/pfUdlj0-Wng/c6456241-b1bc-b974-b3f5-3b9c823a6c46.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noOrthodoxy is Intentional Christianity Happy and blessed 2012 to all! Just as creation was intentional, as God said and so it was (see Genesis chapter 1), so the salvation of all of us must be intentional. Fr. John Brian uses the reading from John chapter Fr John Brian PaprockOrthodoxy is Intentional Christianity Happy and blessed 2012 to all! Just as creation was intentional, as God said and so it was (see Genesis chapter 1), so the salvation of all of us must be intentional. Fr. John Brian uses the reading from John chapter 15 and other scriptures to give a sermon on how we need to align our will with God's will. This is a short, positive and noteworthy understanding of basic Orthodoxy - living intentional Christianity. Helpful message for the New Year. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, January 1, 2012 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/c6456241-b1bc-b974-b3f5-3b9c823a6c46.mp3 74dd4d2a-fbc8-860d-143c-f539cb68f587 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:45:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/PC2QeAa0Hek/844db6b9-3f9d-1efc-5903-c475e12f1d97.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Birth of Christ Changes ... EVERYTHING Fr. John Brian uses the readings to give a sermon on how important the Nativity is and how relevant to ur spiritual journey and development. Hebrew chapter 1 and 1 John chapter 1 offer insights into the purpose oFr John Brian PaprockThe Birth of Christ Changes ... EVERYTHING Fr. John Brian uses the readings to give a sermon on how important the Nativity is and how relevant to ur spiritual journey and development. Hebrew chapter 1 and 1 John chapter 1 offer insights into the purpose of the Incarnation and birth. Fr John Brian talks about John's statement, "God is light and all who have life in Him are of the light." So after the longest night of the year, we are now reassured of the promise of light. In our spirituality, we let the light grow in us even as the day light lengthens. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, December 25, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/844db6b9-3f9d-1efc-5903-c475e12f1d97.mp3 a92a2140-b312-af50-57f5-ce07b224eee1 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:42:14 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/eVF1lRt7qF0/83603e02-89b0-c002-d7fd-65b37365d7aa.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHopeless Trusting in Hope As we go through the genealogies of Jesus Christ in preparation for his birth, Abraham's faith is brought to our attention to remind us how much faith he had. He knew God could keep his promises, but didn't know how God was goingFr John Brian PaprockHopeless Trusting in Hope As we go through the genealogies of Jesus Christ in preparation for his birth, Abraham's faith is brought to our attention to remind us how much faith he had. He knew God could keep his promises, but didn't know how God was going to bring salvation to the world through his descendants when he was already 100 years old! Fr John Brian talks about this faith and about how much of God's promises we can trust even as we do not know how they will be fulfilled. And how we can be more like Abraham, as St Paukl desribes him in the Epistle to the Romans chapter 4 - "he that was hopeless trusted in hope." So at the longest night of the year, we trust the summer sun will return. At this time when trees have bare branches in the cold winds, we have hope in the spring to come. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/83603e02-89b0-c002-d7fd-65b37365d7aa.mp3 33aaff46-a389-e4e7-6ffb-5eb26a2458e2 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:49:37 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/90SiZ8l7yUs/a89338ae-aa64-edae-ce4e-e8b55522f21a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLetting God be with us "...and they shall be him Emmanuel, meaning God with us." Matthew 1:23 It can be harder than we think to let God be with us, but Fr John Brian gives a sermon on how we can do it. There are several things that we have to be willing tFr John Brian PaprockLetting God be with us "...and they shall be him Emmanuel, meaning God with us." Matthew 1:23 It can be harder than we think to let God be with us, but Fr John Brian gives a sermon on how we can do it. There are several things that we have to be willing to do. Let go, let God can be just a slogan to some, but in order to enjoy the benefits of Christian spirituality we need to live it. Fr John Brian uses the example of Joseph from Matthew Chapter 1 and the final words from Peter's first Epistle (chapter 5) to bring light to darker times. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/a89338ae-aa64-edae-ce4e-e8b55522f21a.mp3 e7ba7a07-cb45-f13d-6ae0-83c2f44f73aa Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:44:42 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/sjcrEDp3geg/39902e81-bb33-688f-85de-5c1352c4c315.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noFor Those Who Sit in Darkness For whom we have been given a light from above... This is from the prophecy of Zachariah after his son, John the Baptist is born. Fr John Brian, honoring the birth of St. John the Baptist, gives a sermon on his father's prophFr John Brian PaprockFor Those Who Sit in Darkness For whom we have been given a light from above... This is from the prophecy of Zachariah after his son, John the Baptist is born. Fr John Brian, honoring the birth of St. John the Baptist, gives a sermon on his father's prophecy recorded at the end of the first chapter in the Gospel of Luke. Why a prophecy at the Nativity of John the Baptist? How does prophecy help us at all? What about this prophecy is important to us living in the 21st Century? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, December 4, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin. "Called to Divine Nature" is the theme of an open and free mini-retreat in Madison, January 21, 2012 hosted by Holy Transfiguration Mission. Pre-registration by email or voicemail by January 8 is encouraged.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/39902e81-bb33-688f-85de-5c1352c4c315.mp3 bfa8017e-a919-84dc-172e-f1309b486363 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:08:24 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/sWmFIxyCnZU/c7d4c4e7-7aab-a1bc-9bcd-6423516a7a3b.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noImperfectly Reaching For Perfection or Impurely Reaching for Purity What is the main problem with this world that we have to struggle against? Why are we not already perfect and pure? If we have attained pury and perfection, why can't we just stay that waFr John Brian PaprockImperfectly Reaching For Perfection or Impurely Reaching for Purity What is the main problem with this world that we have to struggle against? Why are we not already perfect and pure? If we have attained pury and perfection, why can't we just stay that way? Why doesn't God just make us that way and keep us that way? These questions (and maybe a few answers) are discussed in this sermon by Fr John Brian. Using Hebrews Chapter 8 and the prophecy of Mary when she meets Elizabeth, Fr. John Brian investigates why we need a savior in the first place and why the story of Jesus Christ is still relevant in our modern age. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, November 27, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/c7d4c4e7-7aab-a1bc-9bcd-6423516a7a3b.mp3 5599c82e-f76e-0a45-88fe-0a2652416a49 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:30:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Y4fYJRB1zYE/1bfca8b1-2980-ef2a-16b5-a52330a588c1.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noA Question from God If God were to ask one question of you, what would it be? Mary answered the angel "behold the hand maiden of the Lord..." Fr. John Brian indicates that this is the answer to the main question that God asks of us: Whom do you serve? TheFr John Brian PaprockA Question from God If God were to ask one question of you, what would it be? Mary answered the angel "behold the hand maiden of the Lord..." Fr. John Brian indicates that this is the answer to the main question that God asks of us: Whom do you serve? Then he says in this sermon for this annunciation, that it is also: Whom do you love? Then Fr John Brian focuses on Chapter 4 of John's First Epistle which is an extension of the designated portion for the day and is important for our devloping spirituality. An excerpt was read during the sermon from: COMMON DECLARATION BY THE HEADS OF THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES. THE MEETING OF THE HEADS OF THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate- Cairo, Egypt 14 November 2011 "... the Churches of the Oriental Orthodox Family are united in faith, theology, doctrine, tradition and spirituality. This strong bond of unity has sustained this Family and became a source of spiritual strength, missionary outreach and social action in spite of tremendous challenges and crisis which surrounded these Churches in the course of their long history. The unity of faith of our Family is grounded on Apostolic Tradition and the teachings of the first three Ecumenical Councils ... It is vitally important that we re-affirm and re-strengthen our unity, and re-invigorate our Christian witness. In a world which is constantly threatened by secularistic and materialistic ideologies and different sort of heresies which may jeopardize the integrity, identity and unity of our faith, therefore, re-organizing and re-revitalizing our intra-family collaboration is of decisive importance. The Oriental Orthodox Family has a long and rich history. Its relevance needs to be re-affirmed and its common witness to be re-activated in those regions and countries where the faithful of our Churches have organized their church and community life. ... We appeal to our faithful to remain firm in their Christian faith and participate fully in the witness of our Churches. May God lead our Churches in faithfulness to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ." (The Letter is signed by Pope Shenouda III, Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I, Catholicos Aram I, and Patriarch Abuna Paulos.) "In God there is nothing quantitative. Love, insofar as it is the divine essence, is an absolute. There is within it neither more nor less. God simply loves. That is all. God gives himself." Fr. Lev Gillet, Monk of the Eastern Church - The Burning Bush This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was given on Sunday, November 13, 2011 by Fr. John-Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/1bfca8b1-2980-ef2a-16b5-a52330a588c1.mp3 fd9327ae-73a6-4e1f-ca97-5c1e3628c02f Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:35:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/N_jAFJX9s9M/2c9532ac-74ef-a5e3-3f37-76514b77766a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noHuman and Divine Christianity How is it that we can be partakers of Divine Nature when we are emersed in human nature? Fr John Brian uses the scriptures appointed, especially the first chaper of Second Peter, to talk about human and spiritual lives, and hFr John Brian PaprockHuman and Divine Christianity How is it that we can be partakers of Divine Nature when we are emersed in human nature? Fr John Brian uses the scriptures appointed, especially the first chaper of Second Peter, to talk about human and spiritual lives, and how we can be "partakers of divine nature" as St Peter writes in his epistle. This will also be the them of an open mini-retreat in Madison - January 21, 2012 "Called to Divine Nature." hosted by Holy Transfiguration Mission. Pre-registration by email or voicemail by January 8 is encouraged. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and wans given on Sunday, November 13, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/2c9532ac-74ef-a5e3-3f37-76514b77766a.mp3 73b9cc26-dc9f-5522-d226-9fb92814ee25 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:24:09 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/9YjX9s0dRLw/10dac6ee-ae5d-c882-fbe9-20db5e5d5679.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noBuilding Spiritual Life How are we building spiritual life? Fr John Brian uses the scriptures appointed for Foundation Sunday to talk about properly building our spiritual lives, showing us where to find the blueprint to insure quality building. Which buiFr John Brian PaprockBuilding Spiritual Life How are we building spiritual life? Fr John Brian uses the scriptures appointed for Foundation Sunday to talk about properly building our spiritual lives, showing us where to find the blueprint to insure quality building. Which building plans are you following? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, November 6, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/10dac6ee-ae5d-c882-fbe9-20db5e5d5679.mp3 9c1ea82d-5bb1-a4c6-bf4e-5313f7a122b0 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:08:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/VS7CKn5rxgs/72449b12-bbb5-5a7a-fcb8-3410eb053112.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpiritual Milk and Living Stones This sermon uses verses and phrases from 1 Peter Chapter 2, and 1 Corinthians Chapter 6 to give an understanding of the reading from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 16. Fr John Brian talks about the problems of sacrifice andFr John Brian PaprockSpiritual Milk and Living Stones This sermon uses verses and phrases from 1 Peter Chapter 2, and 1 Corinthians Chapter 6 to give an understanding of the reading from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 16. Fr John Brian talks about the problems of sacrifice and selfishness, and the integration of Christ into our whole life. Fr John Brian then draws our attention to Holy Communion as a perfecting sacrifice. So, are making a proper sacrifice? Do you understand that to be of Christ also means to participate in the sacrifice? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, October 30, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/72449b12-bbb5-5a7a-fcb8-3410eb053112.mp3 b264a12d-a41e-5abe-41ce-bcaf0bdc8583 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:45:22 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/FWXYICjxpeo/4ace3005-4272-e624-c0d8-8b52af433965.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLiving an Eternal Life One Day at a Time "What must I do to have eternal life?" asks a follower of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18. Another paradox of Christianity - one must be willing to live every day properly to be prepared for eternal life. AnFr John Brian PaprockLiving an Eternal Life One Day at a Time "What must I do to have eternal life?" asks a follower of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18. Another paradox of Christianity - one must be willing to live every day properly to be prepared for eternal life. Another: you can't take it with you, so you have to let it go Another: we need to renewed to be what God has created us to be With these in mind, Fr John Brian gives a sermon about the eternal life in each day. Fr John Brian again weaves the gospel and the prophecy of Isaiah (chapter 41) and teh reading from Corinthians into a sermon to prepare s for eternal life. So, what do you need to let go of to have everything? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, October 23, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/4ace3005-4272-e624-c0d8-8b52af433965.mp3 bf2166a0-f417-fb3c-4514-496179318598 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:44:11 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/KhsDZcv7lhU/ab5969b6-123f-beb0-a694-ce2368036972.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLiving with the Humble Truth Humility and Truth come together in spiritual development. One of the paradoxes in Christianity - he who is humbled will be exalted - leads to another: he who would be leader should be servant of all. Fr John Brian weaves the Fr John Brian PaprockLiving with the Humble Truth Humility and Truth come together in spiritual development. One of the paradoxes in Christianity - he who is humbled will be exalted - leads to another: he who would be leader should be servant of all. Fr John Brian weaves the gospel of Matthew (chapter 23) and the prophecy of Isaiah (chapter 40) into a sermon to bring us to the exalted place of living with te humble truth. So, if Jesus Christ came to serve us, whom do His followers serve ? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, October 16, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/ab5969b6-123f-beb0-a694-ce2368036972.mp3 526e4922-ebfa-ce51-f574-afb14667d7ac Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:19:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/JB5x5uLAJDw/dc3c07e2-066e-fc10-6f14-845547d12378.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpirituality of Materialism There is a spirituality of materialism which is destructive and selfish. But Orthodox Christians are called to a higher spirtuality that is constructive and altruistic. We say we live unto the spiritual and eternal life, but noFr John Brian PaprockSpirituality of Materialism There is a spirituality of materialism which is destructive and selfish. But Orthodox Christians are called to a higher spirtuality that is constructive and altruistic. We say we live unto the spiritual and eternal life, but not to the exclusion of the troubles of this world. "You cannot serve God and wealth (mammon)" Says Jesus Christ in Luke's Gospel. Fr John Brian gives a discerning sermon on living the spiritual life by serving God first. So, how much of your life belongs to God? How much of your time belongs to God? This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, October 09, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/dc3c07e2-066e-fc10-6f14-845547d12378.mp3 f8c6b80e-df7c-3b5f-5306-b69341b0f1b2 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:56:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/PQBdNfjcYm4/214f48f2-f345-2ab4-a030-c48e2dbc24d6.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpiritually Minded Cross Messages "To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Romans 8:6 Fr John Brian uses the timing of Meskel, the Ethiopian festival of the cross, to talk about the spirituality of the cross. This Fr John Brian PaprockSpiritually Minded Cross Messages "To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Romans 8:6 Fr John Brian uses the timing of Meskel, the Ethiopian festival of the cross, to talk about the spirituality of the cross. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, October 02, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/214f48f2-f345-2ab4-a030-c48e2dbc24d6.mp3 f483df25-ac62-8a48-3c48-c145aae6f596 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:26:26 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/z8cc0O94f5w/116e4213-098d-1680-3495-b7fda6dc6764.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noStill Following Material Things? "Beware of the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees" says Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew (16:5-12) and compares their teaching to leaven or yeast. Yet in the same passage, He reminds His disciples that He proFr John Brian PaprockStill Following Material Things? "Beware of the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees" says Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew (16:5-12) and compares their teaching to leaven or yeast. Yet in the same passage, He reminds His disciples that He provided bread for the 5,000 and again for the 4,000 - bread is made with leaven/yeast. So what is Jesus telling us? In this week's lessons from the scriptures, Fr John Brian walks us along with the readings appointed for Sunday to reveal what these teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees are. The evening and morning readings are from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 15 - and in Chapter 15 there is a pivotal interaction with the Pharisees, which is helpful in our understanding. Then, in this Sunday's reading in Acts, St Peter is confronted by the High Priest who we are told is of the Sadducees - also helpful in our understanding (Acts 5:17-32). Then, Fr John Brian takes us to St Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians (2:14-3:90, to bring the fullness of the spiritual teaching for this Sunday. St Paul gives clarity for spiritual discernment. Fr John Brian using the words of St Paul asks if we are "still following material things" since we are still in strife and envying and divided. But the Lord has given us a different way, different from the material and worldly religiousness of the Pharisees and Sadducees. "For we work together with God; you are God's work and God's building." (1Cor 3:9) This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, September 25, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/116e4213-098d-1680-3495-b7fda6dc6764.mp3 3842c1a3-cbf0-00a0-2ffe-59c8547da6ba Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:03:16 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/EdVOhRfFl8s/c446366e-c504-4e20-4b84-4a3c0bd964b9.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noFr. George: The Harvest of Forgiveness Involved with a weekend conference on peace and forgiveness put together by the Orthodox Peace Fellowship, Fr. John Brian open the conference with prayer and introduced a couple of speakers. ON Saturday morning, VeryFr John Brian PaprockFr. George: The Harvest of Forgiveness Involved with a weekend conference on peace and forgiveness put together by the Orthodox Peace Fellowship, Fr. John Brian open the conference with prayer and introduced a couple of speakers. ON Saturday morning, Very Rev. Fr. George Morelli of the Aniochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America spoke on the topic forgiveness and the church fathers. HIs presentaion was in a powerpoint which will be made available online soon. In addition, video was recorded of most of the major speakers. Post-production takes a little bit of time, but look for these as well. This bit of audio (about 5 minutes) was captured at the end of Fr. George's talk. He mentions a couple of ideas on beginning to forgive and then quotes several fathers including St. Isaac of Syrian and the Good Friday hymn: "Hades ruled the race of men, but not forever..." Then he said, "The harvest of forgiveness is theosis." A sermon from Fr John Brian will return next week. This audio of Fr George Morelli was recorded on Saturday, September 17, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at the Bishop O'Coonor Center, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/c446366e-c504-4e20-4b84-4a3c0bd964b9.mp3 1edbb87a-32b8-5177-7287-35132517049e Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:08:42 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/nanYORWgKm0/2ebc4059-fb38-9f83-c8de-2917c352ed97.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noBring No More Vain Offerings (Isaiah Chapter 1) In Isaiah Chapter 1 is a clarifying teaching of True worship and devotion to God. In light and memory of the tenth anniversry of September 11th and the day of New Year's in the Ethiopian calendar, the teachiFr John Brian PaprockBring No More Vain Offerings (Isaiah Chapter 1) In Isaiah Chapter 1 is a clarifying teaching of True worship and devotion to God. In light and memory of the tenth anniversry of September 11th and the day of New Year's in the Ethiopian calendar, the teaching is rather poignant. Fr John Brian discusses this prophecy with the filter of the Gospel reading from Matthew Chapter 5. Fr John Brian uses these to talk about the difference between a real sacrifice offering and a vain offering. Which do you give the Lord? "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land." Isaiah 1:19 This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, September 11, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/2ebc4059-fb38-9f83-c8de-2917c352ed97.mp3 39cfadd2-ef48-e334-6d3c-e42283e7a05f Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:15:11 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/MC4CusTUD_E/9c1abf17-bff4-c9e3-73e7-d7603385f85a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noLetting Go - It All Gets Done Fr John Brian begins this Sunday sermon talking about committment to spiritual life and then moves into the difficulties of living by spiritual principles in the world. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appoinFr John Brian PaprockLetting Go - It All Gets Done Fr John Brian begins this Sunday sermon talking about committment to spiritual life and then moves into the difficulties of living by spiritual principles in the world. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, September 4, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/9c1abf17-bff4-c9e3-73e7-d7603385f85a.mp3 777c2f11-8777-08e3-90a8-ad313b503829 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:24:36 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/kL028u8dV88/fad01c35-8fd8-6b06-8704-f81c6fe7482f.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Devil and the Deep Blue Sea The Gospel from Luke Chapter 11: "If Satan is divided against himself, how can he stand?" Fr John Brian begins this Sunday sermon by talking about Hurricane Irene which struck the East Coast of USA and the passing of the OCFr John Brian PaprockThe Devil and the Deep Blue Sea The Gospel from Luke Chapter 11: "If Satan is divided against himself, how can he stand?" Fr John Brian begins this Sunday sermon by talking about Hurricane Irene which struck the East Coast of USA and the passing of the OCA Archbishop Demetrios (Royster) - memory eternal! The talks about the devil and our safety and protection in Christ. The reading from the end of St Paul's Second Epistle to the Thessalonians gives us insight in how to live in the light. "Let us not render evil for evil." OK, so there's not much "deep blue sea" in this sermon, but there is a saying, "Be careful that you don't get caught between the devil and the deep blue sea." This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malankara calendar and was give on Sunday, August 28, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/fad01c35-8fd8-6b06-8704-f81c6fe7482f.mp3 205a757e-bbb2-1a83-d19d-0c7c35c6ccc5 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:47:31 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/wPIRh6vaFxM/d245b982-0924-928b-e304-93c8cc1416f0.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noKnowing Spiritual Success As the church is in the time of Mary, acknowledging and remembering her at her time of death. Fr John Brian begins the sermon by disclosing why we ask her to intercede for us with Christ. Then the Gospel Reading from the end of LFr John Brian PaprockKnowing Spiritual Success As the church is in the time of Mary, acknowledging and remembering her at her time of death. Fr John Brian begins the sermon by disclosing why we ask her to intercede for us with Christ. Then the Gospel Reading from the end of Luke chapter 6, which is rich in parable, is discussed talking about "bearing good fruit" as a metaphor and parable of spiritual success. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malanakara calendar and was give on Sunday, August 21, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d245b982-0924-928b-e304-93c8cc1416f0.mp3 47a508ab-0644-70c9-5058-9dbe64dfdceb Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:49:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/7ZVb7SOaiTY/abac4c13-85a9-93d6-f590-a7a337d6149f.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noReceive the Crown of Glory (1Peter5) In 1 Peter 5, Verse 4: And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Then in Verse 5: 5 ... All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,Fr John Brian PaprockReceive the Crown of Glory (1Peter5) In 1 Peter 5, Verse 4: And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Then in Verse 5: 5 ... All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." Fresh from the celebration of the festival day of Holy Transfiguration and the blessing of fruit, Fr John Brian gives a homily on the first verses of St Peter's First Epistle. Although typically read as pertaining to church leaders, Fr John Brian makes the case for these verse to apply to all Orthodox Christians. This sermon uses and refers to scripture readings appointed by the Syrian Malanakara calendar and was give on Sunday, August 14, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/abac4c13-85a9-93d6-f590-a7a337d6149f.mp3 3a0247d6-4606-c29d-b281-eee497e0a758 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:45:57 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/7wehseKtzLM/d6ab4706-fe75-7895-2882-75efc6772d52.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noOn the Fruit of Transfiguration (smaller audio file) The day of the celebration of the festival day of the mission - Holy Transfiguration (Koodara or Maruroopa - Debre Tabor or Buhe) - this local congregation has a picnic with a procession and the blessinFr John Brian PaprockOn the Fruit of Transfiguration (smaller audio file) The day of the celebration of the festival day of the mission - Holy Transfiguration (Koodara or Maruroopa - Debre Tabor or Buhe) - this local congregation has a picnic with a procession and the blessing of fruit. Fr John Brian summarizes the lessons of the last few weeks and talks about the Holy Transfiguration and the meaning, symbols and spiritual benefit of the blessing of grapes and other fruit at this feast day of Christ's Transfiguration on Mount Tabor This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, August 7, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d6ab4706-fe75-7895-2882-75efc6772d52.mp3 2ef97f0f-b7f4-a47a-af93-4520955cdf0b Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:53:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/gcm8tOWycI8/4dfe97b0-f67b-fecf-6402-2fb56c652f99.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noOn the Fruit of Transfiguration The day of the celebration of the festival day of the mission - Holy Transfiguration (Koodara or Maruroopa - Debre Tabor or Buhe) - this local congregation has a picnic with a procession and the blessing of fruit. Fr John BFr John Brian PaprockOn the Fruit of Transfiguration The day of the celebration of the festival day of the mission - Holy Transfiguration (Koodara or Maruroopa - Debre Tabor or Buhe) - this local congregation has a picnic with a procession and the blessing of fruit. Fr John Brian summarizes the lessons of the last few weeks and talks about the Holy Transfiguration and the meaning, symbols and spiritual benefit of the blessing of grapes and other fruit at this feast day of Christ's Transfiguration on Mount Tabor This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, August 7, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/4dfe97b0-f67b-fecf-6402-2fb56c652f99.mp3 0fe42e2b-360c-fe9a-b77a-279c6f84de2a Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:01:04 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/ufmK9kKUDd8/cbb32aed-60c7-91d2-4568-67a59ffda34a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noNot One of Them Was Destitute (Acts 4:34) An Essential Unity - Tewehado This week, in the Gospel of Mark (3:20-30), the reading from Acts (4:32-37) and the Epsitle reading from Ephesians (2:11-22) all speak to an essential unity of God's kingdom or culturFr John Brian PaprockNot One of Them Was Destitute (Acts 4:34) An Essential Unity - Tewehado This week, in the Gospel of Mark (3:20-30), the reading from Acts (4:32-37) and the Epsitle reading from Ephesians (2:11-22) all speak to an essential unity of God's kingdom or culture. Not only between the folowers fo Christ, but also within the Christian. Not just between the Divine and the Human, but also so that nothing is "divided against itself. " Fr John-Brian gives a homilectic sermon on these readings, pointing out how the teaching about the Triune God at the end of Ephesians Chapter 2 is helpful to our human condition which seems to be continually divided. This is the teaching of the essential unity, also called Tewehado in Ge'ez and a primary teaching in Ethiopian Orthodoxy. This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/cbb32aed-60c7-91d2-4568-67a59ffda34a.mp3 78cc9e98-317a-52ff-6ae9-0aeed9b0326d Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:34:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/7anrjm864yw/d0097dda-2407-dbc2-d7c9-332e5929d8e2.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noThe Spiritual Significance of Feeding the Four Thousand This week, in the Gospel of Matthew, at the end of Chapter 15 is the story of Christ's compassion in feeding four thousand followers. Fr John-Brian gives a homilectic sermon on the unique points of tFr John Brian PaprockThe Spiritual Significance of Feeding the Four Thousand This week, in the Gospel of Matthew, at the end of Chapter 15 is the story of Christ's compassion in feeding four thousand followers. Fr John-Brian gives a homilectic sermon on the unique points of this story. Most scholars believe this sia different incident from the feeding of five thousand. The question arises in spiritual development, if we have been following Christ, what do we do when we find that we are with Him in a desolate place for three days? What about those who have been following Him with us? The answer comes in a powerful message of faith, thanksgiving and charitible love. Jesus said Matthew 15:32 "I have compassion for this people." This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/d0097dda-2407-dbc2-d7c9-332e5929d8e2.mp3 06d5b143-a6dd-777d-901d-a195d38fc18e Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:02:35 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/ifOf8uxv5Kw/e5ac6287-81da-b509-a3cd-a5c7d739f993.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noPsalm 16: Spiritual Preservation of Christian Ministry Last week, the Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus sent His disciples and apostles as lambs among wolves. This paradoxical directive to convert the world in a lamb-like manner meant many martyrs were dFr John Brian PaprockPsalm 16: Spiritual Preservation of Christian Ministry Last week, the Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus sent His disciples and apostles as lambs among wolves. This paradoxical directive to convert the world in a lamb-like manner meant many martyrs were devoured and many more since. Some suffer abuses even by the hands of those that say they serve God, as Jesus Christ foretold. This week's Gospel (from Luke chapter 9) starts with the Apostles telling Jesus everything they have done when they were sent forth. Be sure that this includes their mistakes and their failures. Yet, Christ gives them a demonstration of His love for His followers by feeding five thousand with fives loaves and two fish, preserving them for the service and ministry in the future. When we preserve anything in this world, we are trying to keep the forces of decay and corruption from destroying something important. Fr John Brian uses Psalm 16 to remind us of the basic spiritual principles of keeping our service and ministry alive - against the forces of decay and death in this world. These two readings from this Sunday of Pentecost can guide us in the difficult times Christian mission work in this modern world. This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, July 17, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/e5ac6287-81da-b509-a3cd-a5c7d739f993.mp3 94caded2-815d-23da-72ed-bda9453ae0de Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:14:16 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/zlwkcBjmmu4/534102c3-22e9-b805-db48-7e24c42cb902.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noSpiritual Principles of Mission Ten years have passed since Fr John Brian and few others have been tilling and planting seeds. On July 10, 2001, at the Family Conference in Toronto, Holy Transfiguration Mission officially joined the Mission Society of St Fr John Brian PaprockSpiritual Principles of Mission Ten years have passed since Fr John Brian and few others have been tilling and planting seeds. On July 10, 2001, at the Family Conference in Toronto, Holy Transfiguration Mission officially joined the Mission Society of St Gregorios of India and began the mission work given to us in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This week's Gospel (Luke chapter 10) focuses on the seventy disciples sent forth; the beginning of the ministry of Christian mission. The reading from Acts is about the Seven Deacons. St Paul's Epistle also speaks to the legacy of mission work - the continuing blessing to send forth dsciples to bring the message of Christ to a fallen world. During this time of the Holy Apostles after Pentecost, Fr John Brian speaks about the basic spiritual principles and priorities of Orthodox Christian mission work in America. He stresses the importance for each of us in our continued spiritual development to participate in mission with the gifts and talents God has given us. Fr John Brian uses the admonitions of Jesus Christ to those He sent ahead of Him to instruct us in s spiritual posture for this modern society and culture that does not understand Holy Orthodoxy. This is an important teaching for every Orthodox Christian who lives in a non-Orthodox country, but also for those in countries and regions that are becoming increasingly secular. It is clear that God's will is for everyone to know Him. As Jesus Christ admonishes in Luke 10: "Tell them the kingdom of heaven is near to them." This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, July 10, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/534102c3-22e9-b805-db48-7e24c42cb902.mp3 34eab541-1850-25e7-4325-2806eb627753 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:06:15 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/Vfw2aje53bU/ba3caed0-f1bf-95fa-5e55-50ab18ac517a.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noOn Earth As It In Heaven THY WILL BE DONE On the eve of the American celebration of Independence, history suggests freedom was worth fighting for. But what is freedom but the use of our will? During this time of the Holy Apostles. Fr John Brian reflects oFr John Brian PaprockOn Earth As It In Heaven THY WILL BE DONE On the eve of the American celebration of Independence, history suggests freedom was worth fighting for. But what is freedom but the use of our will? During this time of the Holy Apostles. Fr John Brian reflects on one of the gifts handed to out time - the Lord's Prayer. More specifically the phrase we clearly state every time we join that prayer: Thy will be done on earth a sit is in heaven. There is implicit a yearning to have God's will pre-eminent over ours. For us to join our will with his. Fr John Brian uses John 6:38 (and surrounding scriptures) to help in clarifying the issues of wills: "For I [Jesus] have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me." How often do we exchange our will, our intent for God's? Do we even really want God's will in our life or anywhere on Earth? Perhaps, we want God to comform to our ideals? Do we pray for Him to give us our will right after we have asked for His will be done? There is more freedom in follwoing God's will than following our own. This sermon uses the English translation of the Aramaic by Lamsa. The Aramaic Bible, also called the Peshitta, was written in the original language of Jesus and his apostles. This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, July 3, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/ba3caed0-f1bf-95fa-5e55-50ab18ac517a.mp3 01107e1b-8843-48c0-fdde-3359244c23a7 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:25:13 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/frjohnbrian/~3/OjkSC7t7-yM/5155bfa8-029a-276f-81b3-b5a0e0577dcb.mp3 frjohnbrian@priest.com (Fr John Brian Paprock)noImportance of the Holy Apostles In Personal Spiritual Development This is the time of the Holy Apostles. Fr John Brian uses the Malankara-Syrian hymns before the Epistle readings in Holy Qurbana to elucidate the purposes of St Paul and the Holy Apostles -Fr John Brian PaprockImportance of the Holy Apostles In Personal Spiritual Development This is the time of the Holy Apostles. Fr John Brian uses the Malankara-Syrian hymns before the Epistle readings in Holy Qurbana to elucidate the purposes of St Paul and the Holy Apostles - not just in history of the Church but in the spiritual work of all who have become Christian since. Fr John Brian also clarifies the importance of the Holy Apostles in our spiritual development, personally and collectively, using the Gospel reading from Matthew (Chapter 10) appointed for this Sunday of Pentecost. This sermon uses the English translation of the Aramaic by Lamsa. The Aramaic Bible, also called the Peshitta, was written in the original language of Jesus and his apostles. This sermon lesson uses the readings and services appointed from the Malankara Syrian lectionary and was given on Sunday, June 26, 2011 by Fr. John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/deluge/5155bfa8-029a-276f-81b3-b5a0e0577dcb.mp3 Fr John Brian Paprocknonadult