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Author: Fr John Wehling
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Fr John Wehling attempts to answer questions from his parishioners, discuss patristic texts with the men's group, and other things. If you are not in my parish this is probably not for you. Run away! Run away!
(St John of Chicago Orthodox Church, Rogers, Arkansas.)
(St John of Chicago Orthodox Church, Rogers, Arkansas.)
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How do we obtain freedom from the passions? How do we overcome temptation? A personal reflection (and rambling) on essential spiritual matters.
Reading and discussion of a remarkable hymn of Saint Ephrem on the Eucharist.
Monday morning reflections after the Great Blessing of Waters, the joy of swimming for the Cross.
A few simple thoughts at the beginning of 2026.
Second and final week of reading and discussion of the Nativity homily of St Gregory Palamas.
It's a fair question. The answer is….
Week 1 discussion of St Gregory Palamas' homily on the Nativity of the Lord.
I'm not looking to pick a fight or unnecessarily criticize but I get asked this question quite a lot so I thought maybe a short direct statement might be helpful.
Some thoughts on awakening the soul to the love of God.
Talking and thinking about immigration, a hot topic today, from the standpoint of church history.
Week 1: Reading and discussion of the Sayings of Saint Anthony the Great
Week 2 discussion of St Ephrem on reading scripture.
Discussion of an article with numerous quotes from St Ephrem the Syrian on reading the scriptures.
A short reading and discussion of the beautiful words of Saint Porphyrios that there is no salvation outside the Church.
Discussion of Saint Ephrem the Syrian's hymn 10 from the Hymns of Faith on the eucharist.
We have to be perpetual catechumens, returning again and again to the the Cross.
A few brief thoughts on the possibility and hope of beginning to overcome our addiction to social media and the Internet in general.
Week 2 discussion of St John Of Damascus Oration on the Nativity of the Theotokos
A simple recording of the Prayers before Holy Communion, which includes the Canon and the prayer of Saint Basil.
Week 1 discussion of St John Of Damascus Oration on the Nativity of the Theotokos




