Today Fr. Anthony interviews Fr. David Randolph. Fr. David converted to Orthodoxy from the Episcopal Church in the 90's. He served as the pastor of Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Church in Anderson SC from 1998 to his retirement in … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Culture of our Bishops
June 21, 2023 By
Romans 2:10-16; St. Matthew 4:18-23. On our own, we make a mess. We need solid leadership. Today Fr. Anthony shares some wisdom from Mp. Saba and Bp. Nicholas. Sdn. Scott thought the homily was a winner; "he got in Tolkien, … [Continue reading]
Homily – All Saints and Redeeming Rituals
June 14, 2023 By
Matthew 10:32-33,37-38; 19:27-30. We are all called to be holy, but even after having united ourselves to Christ, it requires effort. Our willpower is not enough - rituals (graceful habits) can help. Today Fr. Anthony presents a … [Continue reading]
Homily – Pentecost as the Way to Unity
June 4, 2023 By
Pentecost. After offering a brief reflection on green as the color of Pentecost in the East, Fr. Anthony talks about how the Spirit's divinity allows us to do Church, marriage, and friendship in and toward blessed and joyful unity. Enjoy … [Continue reading]
Homily – Mystery of Unity
May 28, 2023 By
John 17:1-13. Sunday after Ascension, Commemorating the 318 Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea. Today Fr. Anthony offers a reflection on the mystery of fellowship, noting that while that of the nation can point us toward … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Blind Man, Discernment, and Discipline
May 24, 2023 By
St. John 9: 1-38. Despite his preference for the theme of light and enlightenment, Fr. Anthony decided to preach some meat - maybe even some gristle, using the double baptism of spittle and pool. His main point seems to have been that we … [Continue reading]
Homily – Beyond Optimism into Joy
May 15, 2023 By
In this meditation on the Samaritan Woman (John 4:5-42), Fr. Anthony continues his series on mystagogy by talking about the wonder that there is such a thing as water and a glass to hold it, moves on from there to living water and chalices, and from … [Continue reading]
Class – Warm up for Divine Liturgy Series
May 11, 2023 By
Today, Fr. Anthony gives a talk introducing the parish's new "Divine Liturgy" pew book. Most of it was spent reviewing Khouria Frederica Mathewes-Green's essay "12 Things I Wish I'd Known" as it became an opportunity for people to ask questions … [Continue reading]
Homily – Mystagogy on the Sunday of the Paralytic
May 7, 2023 By
Sunday of the Paralytic. Fr. Anthony continues preaching on mystagogy, describing what the encounter on the road to Emmaus, Christ's healing of the paralytic at the Sheep Pool, and the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabatha in Acts have … [Continue reading]
Homily – Myrrhbearers and Mystagogy
April 30, 2023 By
Mark 15:43-16:8. The Sunday of the Myrrhbearers. Today Fr. Anthony introduces mystagogy, talking about the ways Orthodoxy works to make His will that "we be one as He is one" a reality. Christ is risen and lives and … [Continue reading]
