Bible Study #39: The Ark and the (Personal) Ontology of Holiness (1 Kingdoms 4-6) St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown PA Fr. Anthony Perkins, 04 October 2018 Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Need for a Culture of Cheerful Giving
September 30, 2018 By
On Fostering and Defending a Culture of Cheerful Giving St. Paul says today that we should not give grudgingly or out of coercion, but out of his heart – because God loves a cheerful giver. It is tempting to think of this in purely utilitarian … [Continue reading]
Bible Study #38: Hannah, Eli, and the Bad Priests
September 27, 2018 By
Bible Study #38 – Hannah and the Cost of Bad Priests St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown PA Fr. Anthony Perkins, 27 September 2018 Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and … [Continue reading]
Homily on Holiness, Liturgy, and the Experience of God
September 23, 2018 By
Homily on St. John 3:13-17 (Sunday before the Cross). Are we open to an experience of God in the Holy Liturgy? Much of our dissatisfaction with "Church" comes from the fact that we are not. But this is what we were made for. The movements, ritual, … [Continue reading]
Bible Study #37: Context (and Connection with God) is Everything
September 21, 2018 By
In this, the first class of the new Liturgical Year (given on the Eve of the Nativity of the Birthgiver of God), Fr. Anthony talks about the need to keep everything, to include Scripture, connected to God through the Church. He also shares a … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Talents – Evangelize or Gnash Your Teeth
September 16, 2018 By
[Alas, there is no recording of today's homily.] St. Matthew 25:14-30 St. Cyril of Alexander (On Evangelism). The man who is the landowner is actually the Creator and Lord of all. The Word compares the time the landowner spends away from home … [Continue reading]
UOC-USA Canonist (Fr. Harry Linsenbigler ) on Ukrainian Autocephaly
September 15, 2018 By
Fr. Anthony interviews Fr. Harry Linsenbigler (Canonist for the UOC-USA) about the Ukrainian Autocephaly and whether the Ecumenical Patriarchate has a legitimate role in it. Here is something Fr. Harry wrote to help explain his understanding of … [Continue reading]
A Parable and Discussion on Ukrainian Autocephaly
September 14, 2018 By
Fr. Anthony shares a parable that explains how the EP and the UOC-USA understand the EP's work in Ukraine. Then he discusses the situation with a live studio audience. Enjoy the show! … [Continue reading]
Parish Politics Threaten Evangelism (A Parable on Ukraine)
September 14, 2018 By
It was a long Summer. It all started when I got an e-mail from someone asking if he could come to Liturgy. He also asked about membership and taking Communion. I did my usual thing, underscoring that everyone was welcome to experience God and … [Continue reading]
Homily: Why We Need to Love God to Really Love Our Neighbor
September 9, 2018 By
Homily Notes: Being Nice is NOT Enough [These notes probably bear little resemblance to what was actually preached as they spent all Sunday morning at home on the printer - rookie mistake!!!] Gospel Lesson: St. Matthew 22:35-46 (The Great … [Continue reading]
