We have trust backwards, claiming to trust God in the big things (i.e. of the soul) while demonstrating little if any trust God in the little things (i.e. of the body). In His homily on Matthew 14: 14-22, St. John Chrysostom makes the point that the … [Continue reading]
The God of Patience
Homily on Romans 15:1-7, focusing on the role of patience in the Christian life. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Romans 10:1-10
A meditation on Romans 10:9-10: If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is … [Continue reading]
Homily: The Wages of Sin … and Virtue
In this short Summer homily for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Anthony reflects on Romans 6:23; "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily: Getting Identity Right
It was such a blessing to be back at St. Michael's in Woonsocket. The homily builds on St. Paul's words "there is no partiality with God" (Romans 2:11) to put the BIG QUESTIONS of the day into perspective. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily on All Saints – Saintly Variation
Sunday of All Saints Sunday after Pentecost Lives of the Saints: every day is an opportunity to learn, and then to remember. One thing you will notice right away is that the saints were not the same. Some were martyrs, some were soldiers, some … [Continue reading]
Homily – Pentecost and the Superpower of Confession
Homily for Pentecost (on Confession) John 20:19-23 (Matins Gospel); Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-52; 8:12 Lots of powers associated with the Holy Spirit in scripture and popular culture. Handle Snakes Drink poison Languages Glowing with … [Continue reading]
Bible Study #36: The Virtue of Ruth
Bible Study #36: Ruth Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 22 May 2018 Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the … [Continue reading]
Panakhida for Fr.Bazyl Zawierucha – Memory Eternal!
May his memory be eternal! Very Rev. Bazyl Zawierucha, 62 of Bethlehem, PA., faithful servant of God, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his home. Born in the Ternopil Region of Ukraine he was the son of the late Prokip … [Continue reading]
Homily on Confession (Sunday after Ascension)
Homily: the Sunday after Ascension The Celebration of First Confessions John 17:1-13 At the end of today's Gospel, Jesus - the Son of God - tells us that He has taken all the love and teaching that His Father - God - gave Him and shared it with … [Continue reading]