Class covers Tito Colliander's Way of the Ascetics, chapters 1-5. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Pharisee Can’t See – or Love – Himself
February 17, 2019 By
The Publican and the Pharisee St. Luke 18:9-14 The theme of Great Lent is repentance. More than learning to say "sorry" (although this is important) More than promising to "do better next time" (although this is important) It is the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Christ Brings Salvation to our Homes
February 12, 2019 By
Homily on Zacchaeus Sunday (St. Luke 19:1-10). Christ brought salvation to Zachaeus "and his house"; He wants to do the same for us. How can we get Him there - and how can we get Him to stay? Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
2019 Speaking Schedule
February 12, 2019 By
1/11/19: "Ritual Actions and the Development of Moral Instinct"; IOTA Conference in Iasi Romania. 2/10/19 @6PM: "Sanctifying Creation: Three Approaches to Healing the World's Pain" for the Pan-Orthodox Clergy Fellowship of Rhode Island at St. … [Continue reading]
Talk on the Sanctity of Creation (Woonsocket RI)
February 10, 2019 By
I was invited to give a talk for the Rhode Island Orthodox Clergy Fellowship for their 2019 pan-Orthodox celebration of the Sanctity of Creation (2/10/2019). In particular, they asked if I could talk about how to deal with the problems of abortion … [Continue reading]
Homily – Seeing Your Neighbor through Faith
February 4, 2019 By
Homily on St. Luke 18:35-43, the healing of the blind man. How does faith in Christ heal our blindness? Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Rich Young Transhumanist?
January 27, 2019 By
Homily on St. Luke 18:18-27. What would you do for eternal life? Transhumanists and quantified selfers are willing to sacrifice A LOT in hopes of living a few extra decades. Fr. Anthony discusses this and why the option Christ offers works (i.e. … [Continue reading]
Homily on Sunday after Theophany – Repentence
January 22, 2019 By
Matthew 4:12-17; Ephesians 4:7-13 The Baptism of John was the Baptism of repentance; we tend to distinguish his ministry from the ministry of Christ. But today we are reminded that Christ – the God who is love – also preached repentance. Why would … [Continue reading]
Homily for the Sunday after Nativity – The Light Eradicates Darkness
January 13, 2019 By
Sunday after Nativity - Matthew 2:13-23 Christ is Born! Xhristos Razhdayetsya! Many of us are still glowing from the joyous celebration of our Lord's Nativity this past week. And for good reason! It is a time to celebrate with family, sharing … [Continue reading]
Academic Talk: Ritual Actions and the Development of Moral Instinct
January 12, 2019 By
Paper presented at the International Orthodox Theological Association on 9-12 January 2019 in Iasi, Romania., 2019. What is the relationship between ritual actions and moral development? How does Orthopraxis mold believers into virtuous people? More … [Continue reading]
