Fr. John speaks with Metropolitan Jonah of the Orthodox Church in Uganda. They speak about the Church in Uganda, and how the faith has spread in Africa.

St. Katherine's Commencement

Feb 1st, 2020

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

A Discussion with Fr. David Morrison

Feb 1st, 2020

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.

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

Feb 1st, 2020

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. He introduces Orthphoto.net.Learn more about the conference.

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

Feb 1st, 2020

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

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

Feb 1st, 2020

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

2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care

Feb 1st, 2020

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-

LYRA, part 2

Feb 1st, 2020

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.

The Myrrhbearers and the Healing of the Paralytic

Feb 1st, 2020

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 ask

LYRA, part 1

Feb 1st, 2020

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

Oasis

Feb 1st, 2020

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

Gift of Grace

Feb 1st, 2020

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

A Discussion with Jonathan Pageau

Feb 1st, 2020

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.orthod

Humility Rules: the Life of St. Benedict

Feb 1st, 2020

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.

Reflections on the Cross; Fr. Thomas Hopko

Feb 1st, 2020

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 Death Row

Feb 1st, 2020

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

A Homily for the Beginning of Lent

Feb 1st, 2020

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.

Autobiography of Missions in their Lives

Feb 1st, 2020

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

Who Goes to Hell?

Jan 31st, 2020

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

I Want to Know What Love Is

Jan 31st, 2020

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.

St. Katherine’s Commencement

May 20th, 2019 20m 21s

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

Concerning Charlottesville and Related Disasters

Mar 30th, 2019

What does the Orthodox Church have to say about Charlottesville? In the vocabulary of the day, nothing. In the language of the redemption of mankind: the Good News of Redemption found alone in Jesus Christ, and a life committed to imitation o

A Discussion with Fr. David Morrison

Jul 26th, 2018 21m 54s

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

Jun 21st, 2018 7m 44s

Fr. John Parker shares reflections from Crete at the 2nd International Conference on Digital Media and Orthodox Pastoral Care. He introduces Orthphoto.net.Learn more about the conference.