On Paralytic Sunday, Christ asks a man who had been sick for 38 years, "Do you want to be made well?" It's a question that reaches beyond the Gospel and speaks directly to us. True healing—spiritual and physical—begins with recognizing our need, seeking real help, and committing to the path of recovery. Christ is the Great Physician, and the Church is His hospital. But healing isn't automatic; it requires humility, trust, and obedience. As with the paralytic, Christ knows our pain and desires our healing. The question is: do we truly want to be made well? Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Talk – Shortcuts to Sanctification
May 11, 2025 By
Today Fr. Anthony started out talking about some of the temptations that come with becoming Orthodox, but most of the conversation ended up being about the draw and danger of cults. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Myrrhbearers
May 6, 2025 By
Today's reflection centers on the Myrrhbearers — those who came to anoint Jesus' body after His death. Their actions teach us a powerful lesson about love as duty rather than transaction or warm fuzzy. They approached the tomb thinking Jesus was … [Continue reading]
Men’s Talk – On Financial Freedom
May 5, 2025 By
Entrepreneur, Orthodox Christian, and former radio host Jimmy Harris shares his own experiences with overcoming financial adversity using sound Biblical principles, and through this, leading his family into financial peace and prosperity. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Adult Education – Talking about Pascha
May 4, 2025 By
Fr. Anthony speaks about different liturgical traditions, their history and significance, especially Pascha. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – On Belief
April 30, 2025 By
This homily from Thomas Sunday emphasizes the point that God does not condemn doubt but invites honest seekers into deeper belief. True belief in Christ isn't just accepting facts, but trusting in His love, intentions, and power—similar to the trust … [Continue reading]
Homily – Palm Sunday
April 15, 2025 By
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: … [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 … [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]
