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Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of chapter 17 of the Gospel of John, answers an email question, and discusses again the nature and role of the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes the Farewell Discourse of the gospel of John and reviews the final instructions the Lord gave to his disciples: (1) what he promised them, (2) what he teaches us about the Holy Spirit, and (3) his comments on the nature of this world and our life in this world.

Dr. Constantinou is joined by her husband, Fr. Costas, to talk about the Holy Spirit and the Filioque.

Dr. Constantinou begins a discussion of the Lord's address to His disciples.

Dr. Constantinou discusses The Farewell Discourse, in which the Lord gives final instructions to his disciples before his arrest.

Jesus has ended his public ministry and now turns his attention to his disciples. How can he possibly prepare them for what is to come? What final lessons in word and in deed does he give them? In the greatest act of humility next to the cross itself, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples, even Judas himself. How do the Fathers of the Church explain this? The mood is ominous as "the hour" has nearly arrived.

Shortly after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the public ministry of the Lord ended and his awe-inspiring Passion began. How does St. John describe the end of the Lord's public ministry and how does he explain the lack of faith in Christ shown by the Jewish leaders?

Dr. Constantinou discusses Lazarus's sister Mary and her anointing of Christ's feet—as found in the Gospel of John.

Dr. Constantinou welcomes guest Andreas Panayiotou to discuss the account of the raising of Lazarus in the Gospel of John.

Continuing in John chapter 9, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou delves into the illustration of Christ as the Good Shepherd.