Listen as Fr. Anthony tries to share three ways that our suffering can become an opportunity for grace. But listen with patience, because he (I!) didn't do it all that well (God forgives, but perhaps he (I!) needs more sleep?)! Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Evangelism, the Coronavirus, and Communion
March 18, 2020 By
They aren’t hearing what we mean to say; A critique of our reaction to concerns about Communion and the coronavirus Fr. AnthonyPerkins Despite our intention and our ability to justify our words, our witness has been damaged by our response to … [Continue reading]
Coronavirus Homily – Back to Basics
March 15, 2020 By
In this homily, given as the devastation and growing risk of the coronavirus is becoming known, Fr. Anthony takes us back to basics, calling us to love (and know) God in peace and to love (and serve) our neighbor in hardship. The latter … [Continue reading]
Homily – the Stumbling Block of Politicized Priests
March 8, 2020 By
In this homily given on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Anthony makes the point that it is much more difficult to bring people into the Church than it is to drive them out and keep them away. One easy way we, members of the Royal Priesthood, can keep … [Continue reading]
The Three Levels of Forgiveness
March 1, 2020 By
Homily on St. Matthew 6:14-21, in which Fr. Anthony distinguishes between forgiveness that leads to reconciliation, that which allows relations to continue in hopes of reconciliation, and that which leads to an unfortunate but necessary … [Continue reading]
Homily on Judgment – or something
February 23, 2020 By
As I told the people at the end of the liturgy, this homily was about two hours of editing away from being worthwhile! It's great being in a PhD program, etc., but it leaves much time than I'm used to (and need) to prepare. It's usually okay, but … [Continue reading]
Dn Michael Abrahamson on Music and his Life in Christ
February 17, 2020 By
Dn. Michael Abrahamson talks about the role music (and kindness) has played in his deepening his love of God. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Finding Our Story in the Prodigal Son
February 17, 2020 By
In this homily on the parable of the Prodigal Son (St. Luke 15:11-32), Fr. Anthony challenges us to move beyond seeing ourselves just as the Prodigal into imitating the Father (while avoiding becoming the Older Son!). Enjoy the show! Check out … [Continue reading]
Anaphora – Holy Holy Holy
February 17, 2020 By
Arranged by Dn. Michael Abrahamson, sung as part of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Mission (UOC-USA) in Waynesville, NC on 2/16/2020. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Trisagion-OdetoJoy
February 17, 2020 By
Arranged by Dn. Michael Abrahamson. Sung as part of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Mission (UOC-USA) in Waynesville, NC on 2/16/2020. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
