John 3:13-17. Why did God have Moses create an image (a statue) of a serpent to deliver them from the pain of sin (grumbling) and what does that teach us about the the use and misuse of icons? Two things about this homily - the first is … [Continue reading]
Bible Study – Introduction to the Christian Old Testament
September 9, 2023 By
Opening prayer (from the Prayer before the Gospel during the Diving Liturgy) Make the pure light of Thy divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the message of Thy Gospel. Instill also … [Continue reading]
Class – Orthodoxy and the Problem of Pride
September 4, 2023 By
In this, the first part of a series (Fall, Sunday afternoon adult education), Fr. Anthony provides an introduction to the Orthodox conception of the mind, how pride corrupts it, and how Orthodoxy heals and perfects it. Enjoy the show! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Vineyards, Parishes, and Minds
September 4, 2023 By
St. Matthew 21:33-42. The Parable of the Vineyard. After describing the most immediate meaning of the parable (a warning and prophecy to the Jewish leaders), Fr. Anthony applies the lessons to the mission of the parish and the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Not Salvation but Perfection
August 28, 2023 By
Matthew 19:16-26. The reading on the rich young man, the camel, and the needle. After wrapping up his series on community virtues (let all be done in love), Fr. Anthony draws on St. Nikolai Velimirovic, to distinguish between eternal life … [Continue reading]
Fr. Eugen Rosu – Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget
August 22, 2023 By
Today it is my blessing to share an interview with Fr. Eugen Rosu. Fr. Eugen has been a priest for 31 years, married for 32 years, and enjoying fatherhood for 11 years. He recently published the book "Church Ministries on a Shoestring … [Continue reading]
Homily – Forgiveness May Involve Boundaries or Goodbye
August 20, 2023 By
Matthew 18:23-35. The parable on forgiveness (the wicked servant). God desires us to be one as He is one. This is good and beautiful (!), but it isn't easy because we (unlike God) we are not holy! This means that we need to … [Continue reading]
Homily – Ignore the Orcs
August 13, 2023 By
In this homily on the healing/exorcism of the lunatic (St. Matthew 17:14-23), after talking about the life skill of monitoring the response to and use of compliments and criticism, Fr. Anthony continues his metaphor of the mind as terrain that has … [Continue reading]
Homily – Transfiguration to Prepare us for the Crucifixion of Christ (and Church)
August 6, 2023 By
Matthew 17:1-9. Fr. Anthony shares St. Leo's wisdom in drawing our attention to the way Transfiguration prepares us for the persecution of both Christ and His Church. Oh, and Fr. Anthony tried out a new Bluetooth mic. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Bring What You Have (Feeding 5000+)
July 30, 2023 By
Matthew 14:14-22 (Feeding the Five Thousand). After sharing a life-skill for living in community (ie leading with patience), Fr. Anthony shares some of the levels of meaning the Church provides when it preaches/teaches on the feeding of the … [Continue reading]
