In this homily offered on the Sunday of the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles (and All Saints!), Fr. Anthony talks about the need for all of us to cherish our loved ones (to include our bishops, the heirs of the Apostles!), noting that gossiping is … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Diabolic (Pan!) Heresy of … Self-Righteousness
June 21, 2024 By
St. John 17:1-13. Fr. Anthony continues his series of pithy homilies on relationships, this time describing how the sin of Arius (DON'T BE ARIUS!) destroys the possibility of healthy unity. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – What the Blind Man Teaches us about Relationships
June 21, 2024 By
Gospel: John 9:1-38. Summer brings heat to Anderson SC... it also brings shorter homilies! Fr. Anthony continues his summer homily series on relationships by looking at what the blind man can teach us about living with and loving one … [Continue reading]
FSAW – Like Puppies Wagging Their Tales
April 25, 2024 By
In today's edition of "Father, Speak a Word," Fr. Gregory Jensen and Fr. Anthony Perkins talk about the temptation of betraying their own callings by idealizing a romantic vision of monasticism and either trying to impliment it in their parishes or … [Continue reading]
FSAW – Seeking Deeper Meaning in Orthodoxy
April 25, 2024 By
In this edition of "Father, Speak a Word" Fr. Anthony Perkins and Fr. Gregory Jensen talk about the joy of evangelizing a world full of people seeking something real. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Two Holy Mary’s and Us
April 25, 2024 By
Homily on the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Fr. Anthony compares the lives of the Theotokos and St. Mary of Egypt, noting that our path looks much more like that of the latter, especially given our culture's immersion in social media, consumerism, … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Ladder and Living in the World
April 25, 2024 By
Homily of the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder Today Fr. Anthony riffed on this gem, found towards the beginning of The Ladder. He describes the beautiful way of perfection in Christ planned for all those who do not live in … [Continue reading]
Homily – Taking up our Cross
April 25, 2024 By
Homily of the Sunday of the Cross From Bishop Nicholas (DOMSE Newsletter): The Church has placed the Cross in the middle of Great and Holy Lent, the third Sunday of the Fast, for a very specific reason! The Church has placed the Cross in … [Continue reading]
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 26
April 25, 2024 By
The Way of Ascetics; Tito Colliander Chapter Twenty-Six: ON THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE ... The narrow way has no end: its quality is eternity. There every moment is a moment of beginning-the present includes the future: the day of judgment; the present … [Continue reading]
The Way of Ascetics – Chapter 25
April 25, 2024 By
Way of Ascetics; Toto Colliander Chapter Twenty-Five: ON THE JESUS PRAYER ... Especially should the beginner beware of everything that has the slightest tendency to mysticism. The Jesus Prayer is an activity, a practical work and a means by … [Continue reading]
