Holy Transfiguration <br> Orthodox Mission <br> + + +: The cross IS an Ascension symbol

The cross IS an Ascension symbol
This short sermon gives insight into the ancient traditions of the altar cross and the cross atop churches and then brings this to personal spiritual development. Ascension sermon delivered Sunday May 20, 2007 by Fr John Brian at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission in Madison, Wisconsin. Inspired by the Zuhoyo (procession with the cross) at Holy Ascension. 14 minutes, 3 seconds
LISTEN ONLINE: http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2007/05/cross-is-ascension-symbol-may-2007.html
PODCAST OR DOWNLOAD: http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/rss/spiritual_reflections_or_fr_john_brian.xml
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Previous weeks sermons:
<+> Proving and Improving: Sunday May 13, 2007
Scriptures: end of Luke Chapter 9; end of Hebrews Chapter 11 and the end Chapter 4 of the first Epistle of Peter. 32 minutes, 51 seconds
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2007/05/proving-and-improving-may-2007.html
<+> Recognizing Christ Everywhere: Sunday May 6, 2007
Scriptures: Luke Chapter 24 (the walk to Emmaus); beginning of Hebrews Chapter 11 and the end of the first Epistle of John. 21 minutes, 53 seconds
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2007/05/recognizing-christ-everywhere-may-2007.html
Also on the same scriptural passages: Dull Minds and Heavy Hearts, sermon/homily May 21, 2006. 34 minutes, 41 seconds
http://frjohbrian.blogspot.com/2006/05/dull-minds-and-heavy-hearts_24.html
PODCAST OR DOWNLOAD: http://frjohnbrian.hipcast.com/rss/spiritual_reflections_or_fr_john_brian.xml

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