Homily on 2 Timothy 2:1-10 & Matthew 8:5-13. The Centurian was a man under authority and that gave him a way to understand and frame his relationship to God and God's relationship to the world. The army is intentional about developing … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters Nine and Ten
Fr. Anthony continues his series on Tito Coriander's "Way of Ascetics", covering Chapter Nine "On the Conquest of the World" and Chapter Ten "On the Sins of Others and One's Own." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters Seven and Eight
Fr. Anthony continues his series on Tito Coriander's "Way of Ascetics", covering Chapter Seven "On the Transfer of Love from the Self to Christ" and Chapter Eight "On Guarding against the Re-entry of Vanquished Evil." Enjoy the show! Check out … [Continue reading]
Homily – Continual Repentance and Learning
In this meditation, Fr. Anthony presents the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman as a model for acquiring the Holy Spirit, focusing on the need for continual repentance from sin and worldly explanations/definitions. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters Three and Four
We cover chapters three and four of Tito Caliander's "Way of Ascetics" (St. Vladimir Press), "On the Garden of the Heart" and "On the Silent and Invisible Warfare." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Way of Ascetics – Chapters One and Two
We cover chapters one and two of Tito Caliander's "Way of Ascetics" (St. Vladimir Press), "On a Resolute and Sustained Purpose" and "On the Insufficiency of Human Strength." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Ritual and Resilience
In this homily offered on the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers (and Mother's Day!), Fr. Anthony offers an almost coherent meditation on how we need both rituals and grace to live a life of integrity and holiness. Enjoy the show! Check out … [Continue reading]
Homily – Doubt and Discernment
St. Thomas Sunday. Fr. Anthony offers a meditation (hostage situation?!) on the circle of trust and how Christ works with our fallen psychology to draw us out of darkness into the light. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Palm Sunday Homily – Understanding NOT Required
Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on what we can learn from Christ's entrance into Jerusalem and how entering into it with Him can perfect us and heal the world around us. He focuses primarily on the relationship between understanding and … [Continue reading]
The Guru as a Dysfunctional Archetype
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, about guruism, why it is dangerous, and how to avoid it. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]