Fr. John Parker speaks to the graduating class of St. Katherine's University about the importance of living the truth of the Resurrection.

St. Katherine’s Commencement

Fr. John Parker welcomes Fr. David Morrison, priest at St. Anthony's in Bozeman, Montana. They discuss his spiritual journey to the faith.

You can find out more about St. Anthony's at orthodoxbozeman.org.

A Discussion with Fr. David Morrison

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. 

He introduces Orthphoto.net.

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2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care, Update 4

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. He tells about Olga, a woman he met at the conference who is editor of the Russian magazine, Foma. 

Learn more about Foma.

Learn more about the conference.

2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care, Update 3

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. He tells about St. Nikephorus the Leper. 

Learn more about St. Nikephorus at https://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicephorus_the_Leper. 

Learn more about the conference at http://pemptousia.com/2018/01/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-media-and-orthodox-pastoral-care-the-living-water-2/.

2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care, Update 2

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. 

Learn more about the conference at http://pemptousia.com/2018/01/2nd-international-conference-on-digital-media-and-orthodox-pastoral-care-the-living-water-2/.

2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care

Fr. John Parker and Holy Ascension welcome Lyra, a vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is the second half of their concert, in which they perform some traditional folk music.

LYRA, part 2

Fr. John Parker reflects on the Myrrhbearing woman and the healing of the paralytic. There are two types of messages in sharing our faith: the preaching of Jesus as the Son of God and personal testimony of what God has done in our lives. He asks for listener feedback regarding this sentence describing the Myrrhbearers, "They went and told no one because they were afraid." What keeps us from boldly proclaiming Christ? (Email Fr. John at evangelization@oca.org.)

The Myrrhbearers and the Healing of the Paralytic

Fr. John Parker and Holy Ascension welcome LYRA, a vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia. This is the first half of their concert.

LYRA, part 1

Fr. John Parker exhorts us to be grateful for the spiritual oases we experience.

Oasis

Fr. John Parker reflects on the services of Bridegroom Matins.

Gift of Grace

Fr. John Parker interviews Jonathan Pageau about his story in how he became an Orthodox Christian from being Baptist, and his internal struggle with a vocation as an artist.

For further information:
http://www.hexaemeron.org 
http://www.orthodoxartsjournal.org/
http://www.pageaucarvings.com/index.html

A Discussion with Jonathan Pageau

Fr. John Parker speaks on the rule of St. Benedict, and how it caries over into the role of the parish priest in his community.

Humility Rules: the Life of St. Benedict

Fr. John Parker speaks about the life of Fr. Thomas Hopko, this being the liturgical anniversary of his repose, and his reflections on the Cross. 

Listen to Fr. Tom's reflections here:

*Part 1*Part 2*Part 3*Part 4

Reflections on the Cross; Fr. Thomas Hopko

Fr. John Parker shares insight on some of his visits to Death Row.

Reflections on Death Row

As the Lenten season begins, Fr. John Parker reads a brief sermon that he had penned, formerly read by Fr. Thomas Hopko, that is written in the style and tradition of St. John Chrysostom's well known and loved Paschal Homily.

A Homily for the Beginning of Lent

Fr. John Parker begins a short series showcasing the lives and impact of OCMC missionaries, especially the role of mission work in Africa.

Autobiography of Missions in their Lives

Fr. John Parker speaks on the Orthodox view on who goes to Hell, through the perspective of Fr. Lawrence Farley.

Who Goes to Hell?

Fr. John Parker analyzes the impact of love in two Super Bowl commercials, and exhorts us to comprehend the impact they have on our lives as Orthodox Christians.

I Want to Know What Love Is

Bishop Rob is the Anglican Bishop of Edmonton and the former rector of St John's at Hackney. Bishop Rob explains how he, as rector of a parish church built for 2200 people, which was reduced in time to 50 souls, went about revitalizing the parish.

Lord, Send Me

Lord, Send Me

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