Risen from the Dead! - Sermon/homily of Fr John Brian recorded live at middle night services on April 23, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA - Scripture, Matthew Chapter 28 - 15 minutes, 14 seconds

Sermon of St John Chrysostom is read aloud at Easter - Pascha - Pesaha throughout Christian churches. This is recorded live at middle night
service, early morning of April 23, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin USA - 3 minutes, 41 seconds

Prepared as Wise Virgins? - April 2006

Recorded Monday evening, April 17, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) Madison, Wisconsin
USA

Scriptures: Hebrews 5:12-14; Matthew 25:1-13

Hosanna Branches - sermon/homily recorded Sunday April 16, 2006 at
Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission) in
Madison, Wisconsin

Mark 11:1-18
Romana 11:13-24
1 John 5:1-12

CHRIST IS RISEN, My Dear Ones, Christ is risen!

For Easter 2006

8th Day Pastoral Reflection - Pesaha - Easter 2004
Rev. Fr. John-Brian Paprock
Maruroopa Palli - Hoy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Parish
Madison, Wisconsin

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My Dear Ones,

CHRIST IS RISEN!
Kristu Uyirthezunnettu!
Christos T'ensah Em' Muhtan!
Krisdos Hareavi Merelots!
Kristos Aftooun!
Christos Anesti!
Meshiha Qam!

HE IS RISEN INDEED!

This is the 8th Day - the day of ending and beginning - the elevated octave
of humanity -
For Christ is Risen from the dead trampling death by death and on those in
the tombs bestowing life!

On this Resurrection Day, we are reminded that upon this defeat of sin,
death is destroyed - it has no more sway over those that follow Christ. The
entire universe, all of creation, is transformed - for the penalty of sin is
transfigured, transmuted and translated - Christ is risen because of God's
great mercy and love for us, showing us that we need only repent and return
to His love to engender His mercy.

Christ is risen from the dead and the gates of hell can no longer hold
captives, the chains of the devil can no longer bind the penitent.

Christ is risen and there is no longer a darkness that has not been
shattered by light - long and dark shadows are now easily dismissed, because
Christ is risen and we know the source of light - we turn to it and shadows
disappear.

Christ has saved all of us, not just through His excruciating death, but,
most importantly, by rising from death and bringing the remedy to the curse
of Adam. We are no longer expelled. Eden's delight and the promised land
are within our reach. The gates of heaven are open to all of us - if we but
walk through.

Some may need to stop admiring the door stop or the door handle on the
outside and make the effort to walk through that door that was flung open in
this miracle beyond all miracles, this fantastic event that is now available
to everyone.

Some may not have heard this good news - Christ is risen and we no longer
live under the assumption of death. We no longer live by the dictates of
the lower nature. Christ is risen and instructs His apostles in
establishing the One True Church so that we, alive on earth in 2004, may
come to a knowledge of His Truth, His Love and His Mercy.

Some may reject it because they believe they know before they know - not
having the benefit of the Holy Apostles and all our father and mothers
before us preserving the One True Church for this auspicious time. The
Church is too easily rejected in this day and age because it too has
suffered under the delusion of death, but death is defeated, because Christ
is risen from the dead!

The One Holy Apostolic Church, founded by the Apostles, protected by their
prayers as well as the intercessions of Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, Mary,
needs to show the world the light beyond all lights - the light that can
never be extinguished - that spiritual light that illumines the faithful so
that they may be lights unto those that are still in darkness. This is the
light of Hope, the light of Love, the light of Light, the everlasting light
of Life! Christ is risen and has ensured that all of creation will no
longer have to sit in darkness and fear, but live in the light of Truth!
Christ is risen so that each of us, as True Apostolic Christians may carry
His love, His light, His Hope and His life in us and freely give to those
that seek relief from the burdens of living a life unto death. For Christ
is risen and death is destroyed - death's yoke that drives so many to sin
and isolation from God has been broken.


CHRIST IS RISEN, My Dear Ones, Christ is risen!
He is risen, indeed!



your servant, Fr John Brian

Keeping Focus - Sermon/Homily recorded Sunday April 9, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission) in
Madison, Wisconsin USA

Scriptures
John 9:1-41
I Peter 4:12-19

Ready to be Healed? - Sermon/Homily April 2006
Recorded Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Maruroopa Palli (Holy Transfiguration Malankara Orthodox Mission Chapel) in Madison, Wisconsin USA

sermon commentary from church members

Four Comments about the audio sermons on-line
www.frjohnbrian.blogspot.com

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From: George Mathew (Monday, March 27, 2006)

My dear Achen,

Trust all is well. I am glad you have taken up a new ministry. It will be a
blessing for all who hear it.

With love and prayers,
Benny Semassan

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From: Rachel Pyngolil (Friday, March 24, 2006)

Dear Fr. John Brian:

I did spend some time listening to one of the sermons on the blogspot. I
didn't have a chance to listen to many of them; however, I find that it is a
great initiative, and I thank you for your interest and the effort you put
forth in doing this. I find the sermon enlightening and think this is a
great project and hope that others benefit from it, as well. Often
non-denominational churches will put their services online for members who
are unable to make it to church. Our service is far more interactive, so I
don't think you can entirely benefit from it without attending church,
however, being able to at least benefit from the sermon and a lot of people
do enjoy the service and music from our service, so if you do have
recordings of service music/and such that would be nice to access and
download, as well. Thanks and God bless!

Sincerely,
Rachel Pyngolil


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From: Jason (Thursday, March 23, 2006)

Dear and Reverend Achen,

I had an opportunity to listen to a few of the on-line sermons. It's a
really great service for those who are unable to hear the sermons directly.
It was definitely a good idea to integrate the sermons on a blog, providing
opportunity for feedback and easy access. I don't know if you recall, but we
met at the St.Gregorios conference in Philadelphia last year.

Thank you for the self-less services you render to the church.

With Love and Prayers,
Jason, Tampa

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From: Jacob Mathew (Thursday, March 23, 2006)

Dear Achen and Kochamma:

I am really excited that you are making your sermons available digitally
online. This will be a treat for people such as us who cannot attend your
services in WI.

Respectfully,
Jacob
Cleveland Prayer Group