the The Soul of America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-27T00:56:05+00:00 Fr. John shares from Matthew 6:22-23. Full Article
the God's Work to Guide Us on the Path of Salvation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-27T00:57:05+00:00 Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:65-72. "God puts people in our lives because He's trying to teach us things. When we encounter a difficult person, rather than necessarily trying to seek how we can get as far away from that person as we can, maybe we should ask ourselves, 'What is God trying to teach me?' and try to learn that lesson as quickly as we can." Full Article
the To the Church in Sardis: Be Watchful By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-27T00:58:11+00:00 Fr. John shares from the Evangelist John's words to the Church of Sardis in the book of the Revelation (3:1-6). Full Article
the Loving the Feasts of the Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-01T21:54:13+00:00 Fr. John talks about the importance of celebrating the feasts of the Church. Full Article
the The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-27T05:16:42+00:00 Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11. Full Article
the The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T18:06:24+00:00 Fr. John shares from Matthew 13:44-52. Full Article
the In Everlasting Remembrance Shall the Righteous Be By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T18:08:19+00:00 Fr. John shares from Psalm 111. Full Article
the Breaking up the Fallow Ground By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T18:09:21+00:00 Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15; Hosea 10:12-13; and Jeremiah 4:3. Full Article
the To the Church of Philadelphia: The Name of Christian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T18:12:35+00:00 Fr. John speaks from Revelation 3:7-13. Full Article
the Prayer: the Mirror of the Soul By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-10T04:48:01+00:00 Fr. John talks about prayer, using the story of the widow's mite. Full Article
the The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-15T05:39:36+00:00 Metropolitan Jonah reflects on the importance of the Temple and Mary's role in our salvation. Full Article
the The Stone Cut Out Without Hands By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-01-01T05:19:41+00:00 Fr. John shares from Daniel 2:1-49. Full Article
the The Healing of Naaman the Syrian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T21:45:14+00:00 Fr. John shares from 2 Kings 5. Full Article
the Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:47:34+00:00 Fr. John shares from Revelation 3:14-22. Full Article
the Being a Temple of the Holy Spirit By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:48:44+00:00 Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Full Article
the The Final Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:49:36+00:00 Fr. John shares from Matthew 25:31-46 on the Sunday of the Last Judgment. Full Article
the The First Rung in the Ladder: Renunciation of the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-04-07T04:47:40+00:00 Fr. John shares from St. John Climacus and 1 John 2:15-17. Full Article
the Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered unto the Saints By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:33:11+00:00 Fr. John shares from Jude 3. Full Article
the The Second Triumph of Orthodoxy: St. Gregory Palamas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:34:48+00:00 Fr. John shares about the life of St. Gregory Palamas. Full Article
the Come Boldly Before the Throne of Grace By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:35:13+00:00 Fr. John shares from Hebrews 4:14-16. Full Article
the The Cleansing of the Temple By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-03T20:53:18+00:00 Fr. John shares about the cleansing of the temple from Matthew 21:12-14, Mark 11:15-19, and Luke 19:45-48. Full Article
the Annulling the Curse By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T23:46:39+00:00 Fr. John reflects on the myrrhbearing women and apostles in how they reacted to Christ annulling the curse of death. Full Article
the The Samaritan Woman By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T23:49:13+00:00 Fr. John uses the story of the Samaritan woman to illustrate the significance of mothers. Full Article
the Christ, David, and the Psalms By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T23:51:17+00:00 Fr. John uses Psalm 118, and the life of King David, to discuss the importance of living according to God's will. Full Article
the The Promise of Pentecost By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:47:01+00:00 Fr. John talks about Pentecost, the history of the feast, and relates it to the importance of knowing the fullness of the Holy Spirit within us. Full Article
the The Law of Faith By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:50:02+00:00 Fr. John shares from Romans 3:9-31. Full Article
the The Epistle of St. Jude By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T03:25:55+00:00 Fr. John discusses the Epistle of St. Jude. Full Article
the Blessed is the Man By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-08T03:36:49+00:00 Fr. John shares from Psalm 1. Full Article
the St. John the Theologian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-12T04:26:21+00:00 Fr. John talks about St. John the Theologian and the importance of connecting and loving each other. Full Article
the Being of the Same Mind and Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T02:30:46+00:00 Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity. Full Article
the The Prophetess Deborah and the Battle of Mount Tabor By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-01T02:36:49+00:00 Fr. John speaks from Judges 4. Full Article
the The Strength of a Threefold Cord By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T04:45:13+00:00 Fr. John shares about the sanctity of marriage and familial love. He also draws from the relationship of Saints Peter and Febronia as examples of the importance of commitment to Christ. Full Article
the Partaking in the Inheritance of the Saints By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-18T23:46:03+00:00 Fr. John talks about what it means to be a Christian, using the epistle reading from Colossians. Full Article
the The Four Soils By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:19:02+00:00 Fr. John shares from Luke 8:5-15, and the importance of planting our life in Christ in good soil. Full Article
the Receiving the Spiritual Bread By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:24:08+00:00 Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ. Full Article
the St. Basil the Great By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-17T03:33:54+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family. Full Article
the Firm in the Faith By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-06T19:45:32+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the importance of having solid roots in our faith, using the examples of the New Martyrs during the Communist Era. Full Article
the The Cost of Discipleship By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-14T18:04:27+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Luke, Chapter 14, and what it means to follow Christ. Full Article
the Doors of the Kingdom By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-03T02:19:09+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God. Full Article
the The Myrrhbearing Women By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-26T00:56:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen. Full Article
the Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-14T23:52:42+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God. Full Article
the The Prayer of a Sinner By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-17T03:14:53+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses John 9:31 to answer the question: “Does God hear sinners?” Full Article
the You Get What You Pay For (Father's Day) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-21T22:21:29+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers. Full Article
the The Chinese Martyrs and the Choices We Face Today By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-27T14:06:28+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford tells about St. Mitrophan, the first Chinese priest and martyr of the Boxer Rebellion, and encourages us to stand firm in the Faith. Full Article
the The Mind of Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-07-10T19:43:39+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16. Full Article
the Purge out the Old Leaven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-15T03:53:49+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 5. Full Article
the Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-05T02:08:55+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford comments on the passage from the Psalms (118:113-120). Full Article
the Fellowship in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-09T03:24:12+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the role of authority throughout the early Church. Full Article
the The Eye of the Soul By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-02T04:03:34+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses Psalm 118. Full Article
the The Kazan Icon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-20T04:39:37+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford tells about the wonderworking Kazon icon. Full Article