Fr. Evan discusses the Holy Trinity.

We begin to look at the meaning and theology of Jesus’s baptism and what this means for humanity and the Church.

In this 5th lecture on the baptism of Christ, we examine the two verses in Luke’s Gospel that record the event.

Part 4: Our final exploration into the theology and meaning of the Holy Trinity.

Part two on the theology of Christ's baptism.

Fr. Evan discusses the meaning of Christ’s baptism and begins part one of his discussion of our baptism.

A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.

A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.

A look at the service of the making of a catechumen and its connection to the baptism of Christ.

Fr. Evan discusses the Service of Holy Baptism and its connection to the baptism of Christ.

Fr. Evan continues his discussion of the service of Holy Baptism and its connection to the baptism of Christ.

Fr. Evan provides a description of the baptismal service.

Fr. Evan interviews Nathan Hoppe, missionary to Albania, and explains the hymn and Epistle reading of the baptismal service.

Fr. Evan examines the last part of the baptismal service and then begins a discussion of the genealogy of Christ.

Fr. Evan introduces the temptation of Christ in the wilderness.

Fr. Evan discusses verses 1 and 2 of chapter 4.

Fr. Evan returns to the subject of the temptation of Christ.

More on the temptation of Christ.

Fr. Evan addresses the unbelief in Jesus's home town.

Fr. Evan discusses the calling of the Fishermen, Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Fr. Evan discusses the calling of the Disciples

Final class in the call of the Disciples and an explanation of Peter’s famous response to Jesus, “Depart from me for I am a sinner.”

Last part on the calling of the Disciples, discussion of the healing of the leper.

Fr. Evan discusses the Song of Zacharias, Benedictus.

Fr. Evan provides additional information on the beginning of Luke chapter 2.

Fr. Evan examines the healing of the Paralytic from Luke’s Gospel.

Fr. Evan continues his discussion of the Paralytic.

Fr. Evan presents his final comments on the healing of the paralytic and his introductory comments on the calling of the disciple Matthew, the tax collector.

Fr. Evan discusses the calling of Levi (Matthew) the Disciple.

Fr. Evan continues his discussion of the call of Matthew.

Fr. Evan discusses the final section of chapter 5 where Jesus offers a teaching on fasting and a last parable.

Final section of chapter 5: Jesus offers a teaching on fasting and a last parable.

Last discussion on chapter 5 and opening remarks on chapter 6.

Last discussion on chapter 5 and opening remarks on chapter 6.

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

In this new 10 part series, Fr. John introduces his topic which relates the necessity of intercessory prayer to the world circumstances we face.

In part 2, Fr. John connects the opening prayers of the Divine Liturgy to the real life issues facing our world. He begins with a typical family preparing for church on a typical Sunday morning.

In our Divine Liturgy we pray "In peace let us pray to the Lord." We all want peace but what does it mean to be a peace maker?

In the 3rd litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for the "good estate of the holy churches of God." This is a global as well as a local prayer for our parishes. As we take in new members to our parishes, what are our responsibilities to them?

In the 4th litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for this Holy House, and those with faith, fear, and reverence enter therein.

In the next litany of the Divine Liturgy, we pray for our Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Fr. John tells us why this is so important.

Fr. John now reflects on the litany for those in civil authority and our armed forces.

All around the world there are droughts, famine, and disease. How do our intercessory prayers at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings touch the people impacted by them?

As Fr. John continues through the litanies of the Divine Liturgy he reminds us of the quote, "we are saved together but we are damned alone."

In this final reflection on the petitions in the Divine Liturgy, Fr. John gives some alarming statistics of those "in tribulation, wrath, danger, and necessity."

Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, shoppers and stores gear up for the busiest day of the shopping year. Fr. John reflects on what drives the passion for that day and how it relates to our quest for peace.

Fr. John sees our sexuality as a gift from the Divine Logos.

In part 3 of his series on same sex marriage, Fr. John reflects on what a civil right is and how that applies to the question of same same unions.

Working together as Christians can be a challenge which is why Fr. John encourages us to examine a maxim that has stood the test of time. In Essentials, Unity. In Non-Essentials, Liberty. In all things, Charity.

St Gregory Palamas said, "Every argument has a counter-argument, but who can argue against life."