In this homily on Matthew 19:16-26, Fr. Anthony encourages us to move away from a transactional approach to salvation (what must I DO?!) to one that is transformative (who must I become). He also point out that we need to learn to listen in … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Dormition
September 5, 2022 By
In this bit of homilizing (it really doesn't rate the full moniker "homily") offered on the Feast of the Dormition (Old Calendar), Fr. Anthony puts together some ideas inspired by the Feast. It wasn't particularly well-organized or … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Dormition as a Family Story
September 5, 2022 By
In this reflection offered on the Sunday after the Dormition (New Calendar), Fr. Anthony explains that the theological points that are affirmed in the life of the Theotokos - to include her falling asleep - are important while noting that our … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Virtue of Loving Enemies
August 14, 2022 By
1 Corinthians 3:9-17 (we are a temple); Matthew 14:22-34 (walking on water). Sunday of the Cross and Maccabean martyrs. Fr. Anthony compares our situation to that of Peter on the water, then encourages us to reach out to Christ and turn … [Continue reading]
Homily – A Transfigured Perspective
August 7, 2022 By
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 and the Transfiguration. In this well-intentioned mess of a homily, Fr. Anthony diagnoses our divisiveness as a maladaptation to chaos and describes how the peace of Tabor can become a mechanism for moving us from the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Marshmallows, Faith, and Perfection
July 31, 2022 By
Matthew 9:27-35 and Romans 15:1-7. Faith is hard. Trust is hard. But they are key to our healing and perfection. Today Fr. Anthony offers encouragement to all those who have been hurt and who want to be made well, but have a … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen
July 25, 2022 By
Today Fr. Anthony continues leading us through Tito Coliander's "Way of Ascetics" (St. Vladimir Seminary Press), covering chapters fifteen and sixteen, both "On Prayer." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Love OFTEN Means Ignoring Your Feelings
July 24, 2022 By
Homily on Matthew 9:1-8 and Romans 12:6-14. The main point Fr. Anthony tries to make is that all of our actions need to be graceful and kind, that our "consciences" are unreliable guides to what is good, and that our feelings often need to be … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen
July 20, 2022 By
Fr. Anthony continues his series on Tito Corianser's "Way of Ascetics", covering Chapter Thirteen "On Progress in Depth" and Chapter Fourteen "On Humility and Watchfulness". Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Transformative Power of Showing Up
July 19, 2022 By
Meditation on Romans 10:1-10 (and the Robel's Fiftieth Anniversary!!!). Fr. Anthony describes how the commitment to show up every day transforms us into saints. First, it keeps us together and in the game; and second, it allows our … [Continue reading]
