In this homily on a selection from Christ's High Priestly Prayer (St. John 17), Fr. Anthony encourages us to keep our theology simple. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Blindness, Culture, and a Tangle of Knots
Sunday of the Blind Man Immediate context: God has power and compassion. When He says He invites us to join Him in His plans for remaking us and the world, we can trust both His intent and His ability to deliver. John 20:30-31. 30 Now Jesus did … [Continue reading]
A Canonist Talks about Priests and Confession
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Harry Linsinbigler, the Canonist for the UOC-USA, about how priests should prepare for confession, the role of penance in confession, the importance of protecting the confidentiality ("seal") or confession, and what needs … [Continue reading]
Homily: Living Water and the Food We Need
In this homily on the encounter of Christ with the Samaritan woman (St. Photini) at the well, Fr. Anthony encourages us to drink deeply of the Living Water and eat the food that nourishes the Body. The latter is a call to do the will of the God … [Continue reading]
Justin Coyle on Learning from Atheists
Justin Shaun Coyle, PhD, (Mount Angel Seminary, outside Portland, OR; Ukrainian Catholic) and Fr. Anthony talk about life in New England, the joy of NC BBQ, and how studying the works of serious atheist philosophers can help develop an instinct for … [Continue reading]
On Postures of Prayer and Worship with Fr. Harry
Fr. Harry Linsinbigler talks with Fr. Anthony about the moving, standing, kneeling, and sitting postures of prayer and worship that Orthodoxy prescribes, some of the confusion that surrounds them, and what they do for the believers who participate in … [Continue reading]
Homily – the paralytic, habits, and transformation
Sunday of the Paralytic In this hostage situation homily, Fr. Anthony talks about how Orthodoxy can transform the whole person and how our habits of body and mind can either work against or in support of that process. He also managed to talk … [Continue reading]
Dating Pascha, what was decided at Nicea and why
Join Fr. Harry Linsinbigler and Fr. Anthony Perkins as they (mainly) talk about the actual formula decided on at Nicea, why it was important, and where we are now (hint: we are completely in compliance!). There's also a tangental gem on the … [Continue reading]
Dru Johnson on Living Rituals
Dru Johnson is an associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King's College in New York City, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought , editor at The Biblical Mind, host of the The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the … [Continue reading]
Homily: A Meditation on Faith, Truth, and Community
John 20:19-31. It is often said that we are saved in community. Today Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on the interrelation of community, trust (faith), and Truth. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]