From the Amvon

You Get What You Pay For (Father's Day) 21.06.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.

St. Raphael of Brooklyn 11.06.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Raphael (Hawaweeny) of Brooklyn.

Pentecost 31.05.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford shares about Pentecost from Acts 2:1-11.

Spiritual Strength 23.05.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the need for perseverance as we struggle to get closer to God.

The Prayer of a Sinner 17.05.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses John 9:31 to answer the question: “Does God hear sinners?”

Blessed are They that put their Trust in Him 14.05.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses Psalm 2 to speak on the individuality of humanity and the importance of trusting in God.

Why Have You Persecuted Me? 14.05.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of St. Paul to exhort us to come to know the Lord.

The Myrrhbearing Women 26.04.2018 ↓

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

Doors of the Kingdom 03.04.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the life of St. Mary of Egypt and the mercy of God.

Obedience 20.03.2018 ↓

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

The Cost of Discipleship 14.03.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford reflects on Luke, Chapter 14, and what it means to follow Christ.

Spiritual Wisdom 06.03.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford comments on the role of Proverbs in Great Lent, by speaking on Proverbs 1:1-7.

Modernism 27.02.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the heresy of modernism.

Where Art Thou? 27.02.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford refers back to the Fall of Adam and Eve when contemplating the most recent school shooting.

Firm in the Faith 06.02.2018 ↓

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.

Righteousness and Repentance 30.01.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford speaks on the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the importance of repentance in understanding our relationship with Christ.

True Satisfaction lies in Christ 24.01.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart.

St. Basil the Great 17.01.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford shares about the life of St. Basil the Great and his godly family.

Name of Jesus 13.01.2018 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford talks about the name of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.

If You Can Catch Him 31.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John talks about the importance of living according to the gospel and remaining a part of the Christian race.

Kursk Root Icon 21.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John delivers an important exhortation regarding the Kursk icon, including the history and stories of the miracles that it has wrought.

Receiving the Spiritual Bread 21.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John uses the prophecy of Micah to relate the importance of being prepared to receive Christ.

Golden Mouth 21.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John commentates on the life of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Clean Heart 21.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John speaks from Psalm 118, and the importance of not only understanding God's will, but also doing it.

By Faith, but not Faith Alone 21.12.2017 ↓

Fr. John comments on Ephesians 2 and James 2, and the role of faith and works in the mystery of our salvation.