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Only Begotten Son and Word of God

In his continuing series on the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas reflects on the hymn sung at every Liturgy with its origins attributed to Sts. Justinian and Theodora in the sixth century.




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The Prayer Before the Gospel Reading

Fr. Thomas reflects on the prayer read by the priest or bishop just before the Gospel reading in the Divine Liturgy.




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Remember, O Lord

As he continues to reflect on the Great Entrance at the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas speaks today about the frequent use of the word "Remember."




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Out of the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings

Fr. John shares his homily from Palm Sunday.




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Becoming a Disciple

Fr. John shares his homily on Luke 5:1-11.




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Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness

Fr. John shares his homily on the Ninth Commandment.




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“As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ Have Put on Christ”

Fr. John shares his homily on Theophany.




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The Blood of Abel

Fr. John shares from Genesis 4.




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Let All Things be Done Decently and in Order

Fr. John talks about Saint Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 14:40, as it relates to traditions in worship.




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The Healing of the Beggar at the Gate of the Temple

Fr. John shares from Acts 3:1-8. "We, apart from God's grace, are unable to offer God the true and spiritual worship that He requires of us. But if we will come to the Temple and beg for His mercy, He will say to us, 'Rise up and walk.' If we've come and still feel ourselves to be spiritual cripples, we need to not give up, but take every opportunity to come to the Temple of God, because this is where what we need spiritually is to be found."




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The Pool of Bethesda

Fr. John shares about the healing of the paralytic in John 5. "Let us endure whatever hardships we may face in this life and accept them as being for our salvation, so that a worse thing will not come upon us. Having been healed of our sins, we may rise up on that final day and enter into Paradise."




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The Day Christ's Ministry Began in Galilee

Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39.




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Remember Thy Words to Thy Servant

Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:49-56.




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I Believe

Fr. John shares about the beginning words of the Nicene Creed.




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Fear Not, Believe Only

Fr. John shares the stories of the raising of Jairus' daughter and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. Jesus deals with each of us where we are.




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Being a Cross-Bearer

Guest speaker Fr. Demetri Carrelas shares from Mark 8:34-9:1.




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All Things Are Possible to Him that Believes

Fr. John speaks about the believing father from Mark 9:17-31.




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Being Perfect

Fr. John shares about love and forgiveness from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:43-48).




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To the Church in Sardis: Be Watchful

Fr. John shares from the Evangelist John's words to the Church of Sardis in the book of the Revelation (3:1-6).




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Believe Ye that I am Able to Do This?

Fr. John shares about the miracle of the healing of the blind men, from Matthew 9:27-35.




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The Beheading of St. John the Baptist and 9/11

Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.




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In Everlasting Remembrance Shall the Righteous Be

Fr. John shares from Psalm 111.




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Be Thou an Example

Fr. John shares from 1 Timothy 4:12-15, in which St. Paul exhorts Timothy to set an example for the believers.




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Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock

Fr. John shares from Revelation 3:14-22.




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Being a Temple of the Holy Spirit

Fr. John shares from 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.




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Be Imitators of God

Fr. John shares from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.




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Come Boldly Before the Throne of Grace

Fr. John shares from Hebrews 4:14-16.




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Be Ye Holy

Fr. John shares from 1 Peter 1:13-21 on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.




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Being of the Same Mind and Judgment

Fr. John uses 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 to discuss the importance of unity.




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Obedience

Fr. John Whiteford uses the Ladder of Divine Ascent, written by St. John Climacus, to signify the importance of obedience.




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The Myrrhbearing Women

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the role of the Myrrhbearing women, and the true meaning of the words Christ is Risen.




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Don't be a Big Baby

Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and the importance of filling ourselves with good things.




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Believing to Understand

Fr. John Whiteford uses a passage from John 3 to convey the importance of salvation to walk in a newness of life.




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Be the Maccabee

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the procession of the Cross and the Maccabean martyrs.




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All My Ways Are Ever Before Thee

Fr. John Whiteford discusses and reads from the Psalms chapter 118 and 119.




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Being Born Again

Fr. John Whiteford discusses John 3:1-5 and the importance of baptism.




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Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

Fr. John Whiteford continues his discussion on the Lord's Prayer. He talks about the importance of seeking to do God's will with all our hearts so that His will shall be done in us on earth the same as it is done in heaven.




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Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered

Fr. John presents the first of a brief series of homilies on Psalm 67.




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The New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth to encourage the listeners to live a life of perseverance in the faith. Nothing is won without struggle and sacrifice.




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Wilt Thou Be Healed?

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about the healing of the paralytic, found in John 5:1-15.




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Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Fr. John reflects on the beheading of St. John the Baptist in light of current events.




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No Beggars

Fr. John reflects on his visit to the country of Moldova, and the state of the family.




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The Heavenly Tabernacle

Fr. John Whiteford explains the Heavenly Tabernacle. (Hebrews 9:1-15)




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This Alone Will Make You Stop Being a Protestant

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.




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Obedience (Step Four of the Ladder)

Fr. John Whiteford describes how obedience helps us grow in humility.




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Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women 2023

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the great love and faith the Myrrh-Bearing Women had for their Lord.




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Songs of Ascent: Leaving the World, and Beginning the Journey

Fr. John Whiteford explains the purpose and importance of the Hymns of Ascent. Psalm 119 is featured.




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Had It Not Been That the Lord Was With Us

Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 123.




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They That Trust In The Lord Shall Be As Mount Zion

Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent with Psalm 124.




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Becoming a Guardian of Piety

Fr. John Whiteford's homily from Sunday, March 24, 2024.