Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the polyeleos as an example of how Christians should worship.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the reality of our actions in this life, and how that effects our salvation.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.

Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.

Fr. John Whiteford encourages his parishioners (and listeners) to prioritize the services of Holy Week, leading up to Pascha.

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a timely message on the Resurrection, from Psalm 65.

There is value in being friends with the saints, and Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Matrona as an example.

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily on the relationship of faith and depression, using the life of the Prophet Jeremiah.

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the miracle of the feeding of the multitudes, reminding us that God provides heavenly food for us.

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the spiritual struggle of family life.

Fr. John Whiteford relates the story of the Martyrs Michael and Theodore of Chernigov.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from 1 John 3:11-18.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Psalm 18:7-14.

Fr. John Whiteford shares from Psalm 18:1-6.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Exodus 2:1-10.

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of Hieromartyr Joachim of Nizhny-Novgorod.

Fr. John helps us to understand our call to become the Saints of God by His Grace.

Fr. John shares the life and witness of St. Luke of Crimea, the Blessed Surgeon.

Fr. John shares the story of David, Saul, and Doeg the Edomite as an example of the end of the wicked.

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

Fr. John Whiteford encourages Christians to live up to our high calling in Christ Jesus, through the Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25:14-30)

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the healing power of Christ through the story of the woman who had an issue of blood. (Luke 8:41-56)

Fr. John Whiteford shares the story of St. Herman of Alaska.

Fr. John Whiteford helps us to understand how to receive suffering in a way that is redemptive in our lives. (Acts 14:19-22)

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the expectation of the coming judgment and the life that is to come. (2 Peter 3:1-13)

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

Fr. John Whiteford considers the costliness of worship in response to the extravagant love of God. (Palm Sunday 2023)

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

Fr. John Whiteford describes the important role of motherhood as seen through life of the Theotokos, the mother of our Lord.

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about our need to know and love the truth so that we can stand firm in the faith. (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)

Fr. John Whiteford offers a corrective perspective when viewing the 'success' of the wicked, and how the wicked fret when they see the righteous who rebuke their way of living. (Psalm 36:12-24)

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the life of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves, the founder of monasticism in Russia.

Fr. John Whiteford calls us to believe and live the true Orthodox faith. (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

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

Fr. John Whiteford continues his exploration of the Psalms of Ascent, focusing this time on Psalm 121.

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the life of St. James the Just.

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of Jesus in context of Matthew's genealogy (Matthew 1:1-25).

Fr. John Whiteford tells of the life of St. Nectarius.

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from March 10, 2024.

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

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from August 18, 2024.

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon for September 1, 2024.

Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from September 15, 2024.

It’s often intimidating to walk into a new space filled with strangers. It’s hard to be the stranger but it’s also sometimes intimidating to be the one charged with welcoming the stranger. How does “coffee hour” or “fellowship” after Liturgy remind us, as William Butler Yeats wrote, “There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

In this episode of the Wilderness Journal, Angela talks with poet Scott Cairns about having a sense of “place” in one’s life, as well as the importance of language, dialogue, and literature in the task of building the self.