at 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
at Be Imitators of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:31:26+00:00 Fr. John shares from Ephesians 4:25-5:2. Full Article
at Our Works Matter By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T23:48:08+00:00 Fr. John talks about the life of Saint Tabitha (Acts 9:32-42) and compares her raising to that of Jairus' daughter by Christ. Full Article
at That's Not Very Texan By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:48:21+00:00 Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture. Full Article
at 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
at If You Can Catch Him By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-31T22:44:31+00:00 Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race. Full Article
at 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
at True Satisfaction lies in Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-24T02:03:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart. Full Article
at 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
at 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
at A Light Unto My Paths By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-07-04T13:47:20+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford returns to the study of Psalm 118, by looking at verses 105-112. Full Article
at Appropriate Fasting By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-31T13:02:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of fasting and Mark 2:18-22. Full Article
at 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
at Our Advocate By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-12-27T21:27:11+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 2:1-6. Full Article
at What Child is This? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-09T05:00:04+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of reading Matthew 1 during the Nativity season. Full Article
at You Get What You Give By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-26T20:30:48+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford talks about forgiveness and extending mercy to those around us. Full Article
at We Should Never Despair of Our Salvation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-29T21:12:39+00:00 Fr. John shares his homily from the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt. Full Article
at Our Fathers Have Told Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-14T22:39:15+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks on Psalm 77 and the importance of living out our faith. Full Article
at The Nativity of St. John the Baptist By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-08T23:39:01+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the Nativity of St. John the Baptist from Luke 1:5-25,57-80. Full Article
at Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-22T21:42:28+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 118:137-144. Full Article
at Imitating God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-04T04:40:29+00:00 Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:145-152, and making time to connect with Christ. Full Article
at The Greatmartyr Euphemia By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-02T03:57:19+00:00 Fr. John talks about the life of the greatmartyr Euphemia and the impact she had on the church community after her repose. Full Article
at The Great Commission By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T14:21:36+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Great Commission that Christ gave to his disciples, from Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 24:44-49. Full Article
at Literal or Allegorical Interpretation? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-28T14:09:50+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares from Luke 10:25-37. Full Article
at What Am I Gonna Do? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-07T22:06:41+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares about the greedy farmer from Luke 12:13-21. Full Article
at What Christ's Baptism Accomplished for Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-22T00:39:41+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17. Full Article
at St. Joseph of Arimathea By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T20:13:38+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the Gospel accounts of the life of St. John of Arimathea to illustrate our dedication to Christ. Full Article
at That the Nations May Know Thy Salvation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-27T01:42:15+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 66 to instill the importance of sharing our light with the world. Full Article
at Salvation is of the Lord By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-07-22T12:58:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford gives a homily from Psalm 3:1-8 about our salvation through God. Full Article
at And Lead Us Not Into Temptation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-11T03:00:27+00:00 Looking at verse 13 of Matthew 6, Fr. John Whiteford concludes his series of the Lord's Prayer. Full Article
at Our Father, Who Art in the Heavens By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-11T20:40:19+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford talks about the Lord's Prayer, its different elements, and when Christ taught His disciples about the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9. Full Article
at What Should We Fear? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-12T20:41:14+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31. Full Article
at The Great Earthquake By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-12T23:24:43+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to keep our trust in the Kingdom, and not to invest our efforts and hope in earthly leaders and possessions. Full Article
at Walking Worthy of Our Vocation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-18T18:15:38+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation. Full Article
at Praising That Which is Eternal By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-22T23:49:31+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the challenges of the past year to remind his congregation to focus on blessing the Lord through our words and actions. Full Article
at What Ails You? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-18T17:19:52+00:00 In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship. Full Article
at Athanasius against the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-03T17:52:37+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith. Full Article
at Meatfare Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-03-09T15:23:02+00:00 On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God. Full Article
at Great Mercy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-22T15:48:50+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about St. Mary of Egypt and how she opened her heart up to God's great mercy in order to become the great saint she is today. He reminds us that we must emulate St. Mary of Egypt by opening up our own hearts to put God first in our lives. Full Article
at The Day of our Visitation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-28T16:25:27+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha. Full Article
at Through Fire and Water By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-27T16:38:19+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford continues discussing Psalm 65, reminds the congregation about joy and suffering. Full Article
at St. Matrona of Moscow By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-12T18:42:41+00:00 There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example. Full Article
at Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-23T03:27:00+00:00 Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67. Full Article
at Walking on Water By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-08-25T18:16:58+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches about struggle and faith from Matthew 14:22-34. Full Article
at What Can the Righteous Do? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-09-14T16:30:46+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 11 (10). Full Article
at I Am that I Am By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-03T15:09:07+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about Exodus 3. Full Article
at The Fatted Calf is Slain By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-21T22:24:38+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Full Article
at What is Truth? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-15T13:58:44+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John 18:38. Full Article
at Bitter Waters Made Sweet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-06T19:00:37+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 15:22-27. Full Article
at One Nation Under Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-05-31T17:07:48+00:00 Fr. John reflects on lessons to be learned from the tragedy of the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas. Full Article