Homily on Romans 12:6-14, St. Volodymyr (it was his day), and Fr. Richard Jendras' ordination (which took place the previous day). He shares the relationship of culture to virtue to the spread of all things good, focusing on the pivotal role of … [Continue reading]
Homily: How to heal in Christ
July 14, 2019 By
Christ sent his disciples out to heal. Today (7/14) we celebrate Sts. Cosmos and Damion, the Unmercenary Healers. In this homily, Fr. Anthony reminds us that is our calling - not just that of clergy and medical professionals - to heal the … [Continue reading]
Excerpts from a Mission Liturgy
July 7, 2019 By
This Liturgy was celebrated in Waynesville, NC as an outreach of St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown, PA and in anticipation of the mission (Holy Resurrection) that is scheduled to begin services in Waynesville on 18 August 2019. The audio of the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Pentecost and the Unifying Language of Love
June 16, 2019 By
Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-52; 8:12. God is love; the Father is love when He creates us and the world we are called to serve; the Son is love when He sacrifices Himself for our salvation; the Holy Spirit is love when He comforts, sustains, and … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Blind Man
June 2, 2019 By
Sunday of the Man Born Blind Acts 16:16:34 John 9:1-38 I strongly encourage you to spend time studying scripture. Not just reading it; it's not like a novel that is easy to follow or a textbook that lays everything out and then … [Continue reading]
Homily for the Sunday of the Woman at the Well
May 27, 2019 By
Homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; St. John 4:5-42. What are we to learn about water that is more than water and the secret food that sustained Jesus? Listen and find out! Check out this episode! Homily Notes: We have some … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Sunday of the Paralytic
May 19, 2019 By
St. John 5:1-15; Acts 9:32-42. Summary: Three lessons: A Life lesson from St. John Chrysostom: We must persevere, even when there is no clear solution. A moral lesson from St. Augustine: There is a time for being cared for and healed, but … [Continue reading]
2019 St Thomas Sunday Homily
May 5, 2019 By
Homily on Belief St. John 20:19-31 Does God hate doubt? Did he shame doubters? No, He had a different approach. He wants us to know the truth; but this is MUCH less about facts than it is about us knowing Him as the God. In St. John 14:6, He … [Continue reading]
Lamentations of Holy Saturday (chanted by Father and Son)
April 30, 2019 By
The Lamentations/Praises from the Matins service of Holy Saturday. Rdr. Nicholas Perkins sang the verses; Fr. Anthony Perkins (his father) sang the Psalm verses. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily on Palm Sunday – Faith in Christ not Pride
April 21, 2019 By
Palm Sunday Homily. Where do we get our spiritual strength? What is the source? Is our spiritual health fragile and dependent on the circumstances, or is it robust? Do the events and people in our lives "damage our calm", or do we have the … [Continue reading]
