20110729 Monasteries, Survival, & Gardening

Shownotes.  Click to Listen.  A bit late getting this podcast published.  I blame the computer malfunctions that led to a loss of Friday's work! Happy (belated) St. Vladimir/Volodymyr Day.  This is a wonderful reminder that things can change, that … [Continue reading]

Homily – Liturgy as Hard Work (continued)

Fifth Sunday after PentecostRomans 10:1-10; St. Matthew 8:28-9:1Those of you who know me well, may be surprised that I am not going to preach on the subject of angels and demons, and how the Incarnation of Christ marked the beginning of the end of … [Continue reading]

Homily – the Liturgy as Hard Work

Romans 6:18-23; St. Matthew 5:8-13During the Summer, I am using the few minutes I have during the homily to deepen your appreciation and experience of the Divine Liturgy.  The first two weeks, I spoke about how the length of the service was … [Continue reading]

Homily – Unity in Liturgy

Third Sunday after PentecostRomans 5:1-10; St. Matthew 6:22-33This Summer, during the time of shortened homilies, I am dedicating this brief time to the topic of the Eucharistic Liturgy as the "common work of a thankful people" and how it is designed … [Continue reading]

Homily – Sunday of All Saints

Sunday of All SaintsThis is the Sunday of All Saints.  Everything that we do is designed so that we can join them in holiness, join them in glory.·  In order for us to do that, we need to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  ·  We … [Continue reading]

20110617 Politics, the Paranormal, and Imagining Vain Things

Listen to the Show20110617  OrthoAnalytika ShownotesLocal News (to include consumer news):A great new product that is changing the world (it has already changed my life):  CVS Poison Ivy Cleansing Scrub.  Technu was good - it kept it from … [Continue reading]

Guardian Angels III: Worship

St. Michael's Series on the Guardian Angel: Guardian Angels in WorshipSources: Jean Danielou, S.J. The Angels and their Mission According to the Fathers of the ChurchMother Alexandra The Holy Angels.CCEL Church FathersOur first week, we looked at … [Continue reading]

Guardian Angels II: The Early Fathers

St. Michael's Series on the Guardian Angel: Guardian Angels in TraditionSources: Jean Danielou, S.J. The Angels and their Mission According to the Fathers of the ChurchMother Alexandra The Holy Angels.CCEL Church FathersLast week, we looked at some … [Continue reading]

Guardian Angels I: Scripture

St. Michael's Series on the Guardian Angel: Guardian Angels in ScriptureFirst, there is a world-view that we should know of (and accept): the spiritual world is real. Related to this, there really are angels – both good and bad. Their story is not … [Continue reading]

Homily – Confession and Pentecost

20110612: Homily on Confession IVThis Sunday, Fr. Anthony concludes a series of homilies designed to help prepare the First Confession class for their "Second Baptism."  This week presents three images that help explain the relationship between … [Continue reading]