In this interview, Fr. Anthony and Dn Nicholas talk about the rhythms of Lent and how a gentle asceticism may cultivate more lasting changes than the most stringent fasting and a packed liturgical calendar. Along the way, Dn Nicholas shares wisdom on how this same approach builds a lasting and self-propagating harmony (even among tenors […]
Homily on Forgiveness, Healing, Nepsis, and Silence
March 28, 2021 By
In this homily, given on the Lenten Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas (Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Mark 2:1-12), Fr. Anthony preaches on the sequence of forgiveness and healing in the Gospel reading and in our lives, the need for nepsis and care when receiving criticism, and the role silence can play in our spiritual development. Enjoy the […]
Divine Liturgy – St Gregory Palamas (excerpts)
March 28, 2021 By
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil (excerpts) as celebrated on 3/28/2021 in Waynesville NC. Check out this episode!
Homily (DL7) – Developing Pastoral Relations and the Great Entrance
March 21, 2021 By
Hebrews 11:24-26,11:32-12:2; John 1:43-51. First Sunday of Great Lent. Today Fr. Anthony begins by talking about the need for developing pastoral relations with others so that we can have better discernment about our sins. He finishes by talking about the Great Entrance and its relationship to Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Enjoy the show! Check […]
Homily – Forgiveness and the Power of Storytelling
March 14, 2021 By
In this homily given on the Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheesefare; Romans 13:11-14:4; Matthew 6:14-21), Fr. Anthony talks about the psychological and sacramental power of storytelling, and warns us against misusing that power. Blessed Lenting! Check out this episode!
Fr Gabriel on the Confluence of Beauties in Liturgy
March 13, 2021 By
Fr Anthony and Fr. Gabriel Rochelle overcome myriad technical problems to talk about the confluence of poetry, story, and proclamation that take place in the Divine Liturgy (and life). Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Interview with the Prying Priest, Fr. Yuri Hladio
March 12, 2021 By
Join Fr. Anthony as he talks about cooperative story-telling, liturgy, and the joy of Ukrainian Orthodoxy with Fr. Yuri Hladio, the priest of St. Maria of Paris mission in West Hamilton, Ontario and the host of the wonderful “Prying Priest” podcast (pryingpriest.com). Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily (DL6) on the Judgment (and why Orthodox homilies are the way they are)
March 8, 2021 By
Meatfare/Last Judgement Sunday (1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2; Matthew 25:31-46). Fr. Anthony continues to take the parish through the Divine Liturgy, talking about the readings and the homily (to include an explanation for why Orthodox homilies are, well, a but more constrained than many heterodox sermons). Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Homily – the Prodigal, his brother, and n-dimensional chess
February 28, 2021 By
Homily on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son (1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32). Both the brothers were limited by their two-dimensional tactical worldview. The Father shows that grace solves problems that no tactician can. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
UOL Retreat – Healing from Fear and Polarization
February 27, 2021 By
Jesus Christ said; “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew […]
