In this all but incoherent reflection on the theme of the Triumph of Orthodoxy (icons!), Fr. Anthony draws again from the wisdom of St. Maximos the Confessor to present a vision of a creation infused with grace and perfectability and what that means … [Continue reading]
Homily – Avoiding Blood Sprinkled on Media Content
March 12, 2022 By
In this reflection offered on the Saturday of St. Theodore the Soldier, Fr. Anthony encourages us to take St. Theodore's warning seriously and avoid consuming content (metaphorically) polluted by blood offered to pagan gods in favor of simpler and … [Continue reading]
Homily – Forgiveness Heals Polarization
March 6, 2022 By
In this meditation for Forgiveness Sunday, Fr. Anthony encourages us to see and resonate with the good in everyone so that God's grace can heal our divisions. Offered at St. Michael parish (Woonsocket RI) on the day after Fr. Michael Abrahamson's … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: The Divine Liturgy
March 1, 2022 By
In tonight's livestream we cover the service that is central to who we are a defines our pattern of being: the Divine Liturgy. Enjoy the show!Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Logos, Love, and Way
February 28, 2022 By
Homily on the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46). Fr. Anthony draws on his experience as a retired Army officer (USAR) and the teaching of St. Maximus the Confessor to provide perspective, consolation, and encouragement during this time of … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Resurrection Matins
February 23, 2022 By
In tonight's livestream class, Fr. Anthony covers the outline and some of the themes of Resurrection Matins/Orthros. It's not pretty - he was suffering pretty mightily from a sinus infection - but there you go. Enjoy the show!Check out … [Continue reading]
Homily – A Mystical Explanation of Identity and Connection
February 21, 2022 By
Homily on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son). Fr. Anthony explains how God's imprint enables community and the multiplication of grace. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Great Vespers
February 16, 2022 By
Today's class is the beginning of a series on specific services. We start with Great Vespers, the first service of the new day. It's a great way to spend Saturday evening! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Don’t Double Down on Stupid
February 16, 2022 By
Today Fr. Anthony reviews some of the tricks our minds play with us to believe things that aren't true and then describes the critical role humility and passionlessness play in guarding us against their worst effects and keeping us from doubling down … [Continue reading]
Homily – Heights by Humility
February 14, 2022 By
Publican and Pharisee. After sharing a parable on rock-climbing, Fr. Anthony encourages us to hold our opinions gently and to take some baby steps towards humility by admitting that "we might not be as right as we could have been" and that … [Continue reading]
