In this homily, given on the Sunday before the Nativity in 2017, Fr. Anthony explains why Jesus (i.e. Joshua) is the name the Angel of Great Counsel gives for the Incarnate Christ. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! +++ Sunday before Nativity Homily on the name of Jesus “They named Him Jesus because He […]
Homily on the Peaceful Pattern
December 24, 2017 By
It is both the second Sunday before the Nativity and, at least for most of our neighbors, the day before the Nativity. In this homily Fr. Anthony talks about why we remember our Forefathers on this day and gives us advice on how to make peace the center of our pattern. Enjoy the show! Check […]
Homily on the Incarnation
December 17, 2017 By
Was Jesus Christ really born on the 25th of December? It’s an interesting question, but the real confusion is not about the day the Virgin Mary miraculously delivered the baby Jesus in a humble stable in Jerusalem but about the day when Christ was actually brought into being. In this homily Fr. Anthony shares the […]
Bible Study #27: Balaam
December 12, 2017 By
In this episode Fr. Anthony shares the scriptures that describe why Balaam, a prophet who said things that were true, is still a false prophet of God. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! +++ OT Bible Study #27: Balaam and His Donkey Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, […]
Bible Study #26: Og of Bashan
December 6, 2017 By
We finish up Numbers 21 by talking about missing books of the Bible and the defeat of two giants: King Sihon of the Ammorites and Og of Bashan. Why do we celebrate these victories every Sunday and Feast Day? Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! ++++++ OT Bible Study #24: Og of Bashan Make […]
Bible Study #25 – The Fiery Serpent
November 28, 2017 By
This week we have a special guest and friend of the podcast, Rev. Michael Landsman, the pastor at Zion Stone UCC in Northampton, PA. He takes us through Numbers 21, focusing primarily on the fiery serpents and the bronze serpent God had Moses to heal their poisonous bites. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! […]
Homily – Why a Good Samaritan?
November 26, 2017 By
The lesson is that we need to have the courage and compassion to love all people that are in need; even those who are different from us. But if that was the main point, why not make the Samaritan the one on the roadside? Why did Jesus make him the one who saves the victim? […]
Homily – On the Raising of Jarius’ Daughter
November 22, 2017 By
Orthodoxy is a rational faith, we do not have to “leave our minds at the door.”, but as with our feelings, our minds need to be trained. In order to be trained, first they need need to stripped of all nonsense and lies so that all our thoughts can be true. We need to allow […]
Bible Study #24 – The Rebellion of Khorah
November 21, 2017 By
After reviewing some of OT insights regarding the day’s feast (St Michael), Fr. Anthony uses Numbers 15-18 as a chance to talk about unintentional sin, the cost of going against God, and the epic battles of censors and wooden rods (with the winners being proven worthy of the priesthood). What does it all mean? Enjoy […]
Bible Study #23 – The Recon of Canaan
November 17, 2017 By
In this episode on Numbers 13-14 (the recon of Canaan), Fr. Anthony demonstrates what happens when a man who has a fever and can’t think straight tries to lead a Bible Study (and forgets to follow his notes). If you want coherence, the notes are at orthoanalytika.org. If you like stream of consciousness, then this […]
