In this homily given at St. Nicholas in Charlottesville, VA on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Anthony reminds us that God offers us more than the power to endure or see things more clearly – He offers us union with Him. And THAT is what we really need. Enjoy the show! […]
Homily – The Best Use of Wood … and Flesh
March 13, 2022 By
In this all but incoherent reflection on the theme of the Triumph of Orthodoxy (icons!), Fr. Anthony draws again from the wisdom of St. Maximos the Confessor to present a vision of a creation infused with grace and perfectability and what that means for the day of judgment. Alas that he made his main point […]
Homily – Forgiveness Heals Polarization
March 6, 2022 By
In this meditation for Forgiveness Sunday, Fr. Anthony encourages us to see and resonate with the good in everyone so that God’s grace can heal our divisions. Offered at St. Michael parish (Woonsocket RI) on the day after Fr. Michael Abrahamson’s ordination – AXIOS and MANY BLESSED YEARS! Check out this episode! [Imperfect Transcript] In […]
Homily – Logos, Love, and Way
February 28, 2022 By
Homily on the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46). Fr. Anthony draws on his experience as a retired Army officer (USAR) and the teaching of St. Maximus the Confessor to provide perspective, consolation, and encouragement during this time of war. Major points include the way the world and its labels darken our spiritual sight and the power […]
Homily – A Mystical Explanation of Identity and Connection
February 21, 2022 By
Homily on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son). Fr. Anthony explains how God’s imprint enables community and the multiplication of grace. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!
Intro to Orthodoxy: Don’t Double Down on Stupid
February 16, 2022 By
Today Fr. Anthony reviews some of the tricks our minds play with us to believe things that aren’t true and then describes the critical role humility and passionlessness play in guarding us against their worst effects and keeping us from doubling down on stupid.Check out this episode!
Homily – Heights by Humility
February 14, 2022 By
Publican and Pharisee. After sharing a parable on rock-climbing, Fr. Anthony encourages us to hold our opinions gently and to take some baby steps towards humility by admitting that “we might not be as right as we could have been” and that “they probably aren’t as wrong as we thought they were.” Enjoy the show! […]
Homily: Achieving Heights by Humility
January 23, 2022 By
1 Timothy 1:15-17. After providing his testimony, St. Paul immediately breaks into a prayer of exultation. We would do well to imitate that habit and bring back the saying; “glory to God.” Check out this episode!
Homily – Theosis as the Gentle Movement of Grace
December 26, 2021 By
Matthew 2:13-23; Galatians 1:11-19. Without effort, we will get truth and love wrong and mess up our relationships. It was true for Saints Luke and Cleopas, for Saint Paul, and (alas) for Herod. It will be true for us and will affect our marriages and Church membership, too. But God is offering us a solution. […]
Homily – Rewriting Our Story from Scratch
December 12, 2021 By
Ephesians 5:8-19; Luke 14:16-24. Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon thee.” He encourages us to let go of the stories of ourselves and the arch of history informed by the evil days, spend time in silent awe at God’s feet, and then […]
