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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Homily – There is No Place for Smiting (or racism)
In this meditation on Matthew 15:21-28 and Corinthians 6:16-7:1, Fr. Anthony talks about the new way of holiness and the transition from smiting enemies to drawing them into the Kingdom through love. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
Intro to Orthodoxy: Cialdini, Manipulation, and Orthodoxy
Today I present the main ideas from the research on the psychology of influence (Cialdini) and briefly describe its relevance for theological discernment. Livestreamed on 2/1/2022.Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]