Apostle: 2 Corinthians 4: 6-15 Gospel: St. Matthew 22: 35-46 2 Corinthians 4: 6-15; St. Matthew 22: 35-46 Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever! Today, St. Paul teaches that; “…it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has … [Continue reading]
My RICC F&O Presentation: Sacramental Theology through Genesis and the Psalms
September 20, 2011 By
Genesis, the Psalms, and the Church's Calling to Heal and Perfect Creation(An introduction to Orthodox Sacramental Theology)Fr. Anthony Perkins (for the RICC F&O, September 2011)Comments and critiques are encouragedBottom line up front: We are made … [Continue reading]
Homily – A History of the World
September 18, 2011 By
20110918St. Matthew 22:1-14 (The Wedding Feast)Saints Zachariah and ElizabethToday is the first day of Church School, so I would like to provide a lesson of sorts. You are familiar with the events, but perhaps not with how they fit together or how … [Continue reading]
A 9/11 Homily – We are All Connected
September 11, 2011 By
This day we commemorate the beheading of St. John the Baptist. The slaughter of such a righteous man by the wicked is hard for us to accept. It causes us great grief, and so, on this day we observe a strict fast. On this same day ten years ago, … [Continue reading]
Wedding Liturgy
September 10, 2011 By
This is a way to fold the Crowning ceremony (back) into the Divine Liturgy. Note that this "folding in" implies a minimization of duplication. It also means some vestigial things (such as the common cup) may be removed entirely. Order of Wedding … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Requirements of Eternal Life
September 4, 2011 By
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Epistle)St. Matthew 19:16-26"How must I live to enjoy eternal life?" Let's be honest, this is not the kind of question people ask Christ or His Church much anymore. And it's not because people don't care about life after … [Continue reading]
20110829 Hurricanes, Babies, and Education
August 30, 2011 By
Shownotes. Click to listen to/download.Local News: The Weather. Irene Hurricane. Need to be prepared more generally. Spiritually, you don't prepare for specific traumatic events (and demonic assaults) that have been forecast, you maintain … [Continue reading]
Liturgy – Worship and the Maccabean Martyrs
August 14, 2011 By
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!Chapter Six of Second Maccabees Introduction: Orthodox Christians live and worship a certain way We are Christians. We have accepted Christ as our Savior. We have brought the Holy Spirit into our lives. We … [Continue reading]
Liturgy – The Place of Scripture in Orthodox Life & Worship
August 7, 2011 By
8th Sunday after Pentecost The Sunday of Saint Olympia, deaconess of ConstantinopleGospel: St. Matthew 14:14-22 (The Feeding of the Five Thousand)What a beautiful day to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Today's Gospel reading … [Continue reading]
Homily – Notes on Christian Leadership
July 31, 2011 By
20110731: The Sunday of the Installation of the New Parish BoardIs there any doubt that leadership is important?More than functional expertise.Lead from the front. First in... first in repentance. If leading from the rear, just pulling people back … [Continue reading]
