In this meditation on Matthew 15:21-28 and Corinthians 6:16-7:1, Fr. Anthony talks about the new way of holiness and the transition from smiting enemies to drawing them into the Kingdom through love. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Alexandria, Moscow and the Canonical Status of Ecclesial Territory
January 27, 2022 By
Today Fr. Anthony discusses the Moscow Patriarchate’s establishment of an African Exarchate in the territory of the ancient Patriarchate of Alexandria with canonist, Fr. Harry Linsinbigler. They talk about how this differs from other parallel jurisdictions (e.g. in America) and the degree to which this will make it more difficult to effect Orthodox reconciliation. Check […]
My Fool Head – Framing, Confirmation Bias, and Worldviews
November 13, 2021 By
After talking about the heresy of decaf coffee, Fr. Anthony triangulates from three verses of scripture: “I said in my amazement every man is a liar” (Psalm 116:11), “If You O Lord should mark iniquities who shall stand, but there is forgiveness with You” (Psalm 130:3) and “What is truth” (John 18:38) to talk about […]
The REAL Conspiracy – and how we took it bait, line, and sinker
January 16, 2021 By
And here is the original video: Listen to find out which of the many conspiracies is occupying space in Fr. Anthony’s fool head. Without it, the other problems (e.g. injustice, riots, elections, presidential narcissism) would have been handled as normal rather than extra-ordinary problems. We should have seen it coming. From Fr. Anthony’s YouTube Livestream. […]
Pluralism, Polarization, and Discernment; the Challenge and Promise of Diversity
December 22, 2020 By
One of the challenges of our present spiritual situation is that our society has settled for something less than truth. This affects the quality of our opinions, policies, and judgments and undermines our ability to live and spread the Gospel. An indicator of the seriousness of this is our growing inability to listen to, learn […]
Bible Study #40: A King Like the Other Nations
October 12, 2018 By
Bible Study #40: A King Like the Other Nations St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown PA Fr. Anthony Perkins, 11 October 2018 Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the message of Your Gospel. Instill […]
Bible Study #37: Context (and Connection with God) is Everything
September 21, 2018 By
In this, the first class of the new Liturgical Year (given on the Eve of the Nativity of the Birthgiver of God), Fr. Anthony talks about the need to keep everything, to include Scripture, connected to God through the Church. He also shares a reflection Fr. Harry Linsenbigler wrote on the Wisdom of Solomon and […]
UOC-USA Canonist (Fr. Harry Linsenbigler ) on Ukrainian Autocephaly
September 15, 2018 By
Fr. Anthony interviews Fr. Harry Linsenbigler (Canonist for the UOC-USA) about the Ukrainian Autocephaly and whether the Ecumenical Patriarchate has a legitimate role in it. Here is something Fr. Harry wrote to help explain his understanding of the situation (it isn’t in the show): Solomon’s Wisdom on Ukraine The Bible tells the story of two […]
A Parable and Discussion on Ukrainian Autocephaly
September 14, 2018 By
Fr. Anthony shares a parable that explains how the EP and the UOC-USA understand the EP’s work in Ukraine. Then he discusses the situation with a live studio audience. Enjoy the show!
Healing the Divisions of the Orthodox in Ukraine; the Diaspora as a Model for Reconciliation
November 19, 2016 By
This paper was prepared for presentation at conference; “Ecumenical Encounters between East and West. Catholicism and Orthodoxy in Ukraine” on Saturday, November 12th 2016 at La salle University organized by the St. Sophia Religious Association of Ukrainian Catholics, Inc. and the Lasalle University M.A. Program in Eastern European Studies and supported by the Shevchenko Scientific […]
