St. Matthew 8:5-13. Fr. Anthony waxes enthusiastic on the mystery and wonder of theology and love. [He forgot to explain how it ties into the Gospel reading, but he was on a roll!]. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Healthy Christian Relationships Improve Discernment
July 14, 2024 By
Sunday of the Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council. Matthew 5:14-10. Fr. Anthony continues his Summer sermon series on relationships, this time focusing on what healthy Christian relationships do do improve discernment. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Spiritual Development (Conscience, Law, and Grace)
July 8, 2024 By
In today's homily, Fr. Anthony gives a lesson on spiritual development (Conscience, Law, Grace) inspired by St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians (3:23-29; 4:1-5); Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until … [Continue reading]
Homily – Gossip undermines Love and Ecclesiology
July 8, 2024 By
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]
