Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity The Mysteries Questions for consideration: does God just work through ideas and the heart, or does He work in the physical world, too? How about mankind? Is there such a thing as a blessing? A curse? How do … [Continue reading]
Homily – Keep on Fishing!
September 22, 2019 By
Homily on the first Sunday of Luke (5:1-11). The Gospel is on Christ calling the disciples to become "fishers of men." This account at the beginning of Christ's earthly ministry bookends with a similar one that occurs after His Resurrection. Fr. … [Continue reading]
Talk: Ukrainian Organization and Identity in America – the role of the UOC-USA
September 21, 2019 By
This is a recording of the talk I gave for the "Ukrainian Historical Encounters Series" special event "Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Organized Ukrainian American Community" on 21 September 2019 at the Princeton Club of New York. I … [Continue reading]
Excerpts from a Teaching Liturgy – Meditations on Unity
September 15, 2019 By
Every time we do this, it is different. This time, the focus is on the spiritual peace and harmony offered through the Divine Liturgy. Sorry about the audio quality; enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Sunday before the Cross; Serpents and Salvation
September 8, 2019 By
Homily on St. John 3:13-17. "The Lord said... as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up ... " What's that all about? Snakes and salvation. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection in Waynesville
September 2, 2019 By
The Gospel is St. Matthew 18:23-35 (the wicked servant who was forgiven but refused to forgive). The Divine Liturgy was our first in our new location. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Unity
September 2, 2019 By
The Gospel is St. Matthew 18:23-35 (the wicked servant who was forgiven but refused to forgive). God desires that we be one as He is One; forgiveness are essential for both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of this unity. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Homily: Lord Save me!
August 18, 2019 By
1 Corinthians 3:9-17; St. Matthew 14:22-34. In this homily, given at the first "official" Divine Liturgy with the Holy Resurrection mission in Waynesville, NC, Fr. Anthony focuses on the hand that Jesus Christ gives to Peter when he called out "Lord … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Feeding of the Five Thousand and the Multiplication of Grace
August 11, 2019 By
In this, his last homily as the priest of St. Mary's in Allentown, Fr. Anthony describes how the multiplication of the loaves is a model for all the good work we do in the world, to the glory of God and the serving of our neighbors. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Homily: A Christian Response to Violence and Division
August 4, 2019 By
Matthew 9:27-35 Romans 15:1-7 A world of violence, of division, of demonization, of sinful self-righteousness. Surely we have to do something. And so we try. We come up with policies, but because we are so damaged and divided, these just … [Continue reading]
