In this homily, Fr Anthony challenges us to reflect on our own expectations of God. Like the Jews, we often approach God with our own predefined ideas of what He should do for us. When our problems persist or even worsen, we are faced with a choice: either we try to control God and limit His power by confining Him to our expectations, or we allow Him to transform our lives in unexpected ways, leading us to a deeper relationship with Him. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Putting It All Together
April 10, 2025 By
Fr. Anthony concludes his prestantation on beauty at the 2025 UOL Lenten retreat by connecting music with love. Music taps into and draws from something that is primal, foundational, and rational (word – bearing); so does love. Music requires mastery of certain skills and concepts that require repetition to master; so does love. Music improves when there are different voices represented; so does love. Music works with dissonance to move us towards deeper truths; so does love. Music often requires periods of silence for listening, anticipation, and appreciation; so does love. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Fr. Roman on Music in Worship
April 10, 2025 By
Fr. Roman is the priest at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Trenton, NJ and teaches liturgical music at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary. In this talk he talks about the role music plays in the worship of the Orthodox Church, … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Introduction
April 10, 2025 By
This is the audio for the first part of the 2025 Ukrainian Orthodox League Lenten Retreat held on Saturday April 5th in Philadelphia. Beauty helps us understand Orthodox (INCARNATIONAL!) theology better and thus live more graceful lives. It is … [Continue reading]
Lenten Lesson – Loving Our Enemies
April 10, 2025 By
Today, Fr. Anthony continues to keep it real while talking about the great challenge of loving our enemies. Love your enemies. Matthew 5:43-48 1 Corinthians 13: 1 John 13:34 Romans 15:1a St. John Chrysostom: [St. Paul] adorns … [Continue reading]
Homily – St. John of the Ladder on the Hard Work of Salvation
March 30, 2025 By
On the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Anthony delivers a homily that encourages us to take our pursuit of joy, peace, and freedom from anxiety seriously. He begins by asking whether we truly want these things or if we expect them to come … [Continue reading]
Men’s Talk – Building a Safe, Healthy, and Holy Home
March 30, 2025 By
Fr. Anthony leads a discussion with the men of Christ the Savior's parish on the basics of leading a Christian home. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Lenten Lesson – Loving Your Neighbor
March 30, 2025 By
Still trying to "keep it real," Fr. Anthony leads a class on the challenges that come when we try to love our neighbor. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Your Cross Needs Love
March 26, 2025 By
Mark: 8:34-9:1. In this homily, Fr. Anthony discusses the true meaning of taking up one's cross in Christian life. He emphasizes that Christ's cross was not just a symbol of pain but of sacrificial love, where Jesus Christ gave Himself for the … [Continue reading]
Lenten Lesson – Loving God through Prayer and Worship
March 26, 2025 By
In this lesson, Fr. Anthony talks about how necessary a prayer rule and proper worship are to knowing and loving God. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
