Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism III: on Mysteries, Love, and Silence Review. We have been called to a great purpose. In Christ it is possible. We need Him to be saved; we need Him to live the kind of lives we were meant … [Continue reading]
Homily – On the Rituals of Connection
October 27, 2019 By
A homily on the Parable of the Sower (St. Luke 8: 5-15). Fr. Anthony encourages us to cultivate habits that sustain our relationships. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Class – On Fasting
October 26, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism II: on fasting Review. Last week we talked about Christ's prayer and use of Psalmody (Psalms 21-30); remember that we can also imitate His fasting. We also talked about kenosis (self-emptying) and … [Continue reading]
Homily – Fear and Infatuation
October 20, 2019 By
Homily on the Demoniac at Gadarenes (St. Luke 8:26-39). Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Class – On Asceticism
October 19, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism I: working out our salvation in fear and trembling Scripture warm-up. Kenosis, work Philippians 2: 2-13. 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the … [Continue reading]
Homily – A Call to Holiness
October 13, 2019 By
Homily on 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. … [Continue reading]
Class – On Prayer
October 12, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Prayer as a Mystery and Medicine for Pride Questions for consideration: what happens when we pray? What is the purpose of prayer? How does pride (noetic effect of the fall!) affect our … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Resurrection at Nain
October 6, 2019 By
Homily on St. Luke 7:11-16. "At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, … [Continue reading]
Class – On Pride
October 5, 2019 By
Adult Education, Class Two: Pride Our Broken Moral Psychology (and how to heal it… and the world) Some Scripture to get us started: Proverbs 16:18. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Romans 12:3. For by the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Love without God is Fickle
September 30, 2019 By
Homily: Why We Need to Love God to Really Love Our Neighbor Gospel Lesson: St. Matthew 22:35-46 (The Great Commandment) Great lesson from The Teacher: "what is the most important thing ever?" Love God with all your heart, soul, and … [Continue reading]
