The Christian life can seem difficult at first, but Christ does more than command holiness—He heals the heart. Reflecting on St. John Chrysostom's homily on Matthew 5, this sermon shows how the Holy Spirit gradually reshapes our desires so that virtue becomes joyful and love becomes natural. Christ fulfills the Law not only in Himself but also, by His grace, in us. Enjoy the show! --- The Sunday of the Fourth Ecumenical Council Matthew 5:14-19; Titus 3:8-15 In today's Gospel, our Lord says something that must have surprised His listeners. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them." Now, at first glance, that almost seems unnecessary. Nobody listening to the … [Continue reading]
Homily – From Grace to Greater Grace
From Grace to Greater Grace Romans 12:6-14 Every Christian has received gifts from God, but discernment begins not with extraordinary revelations, but with a quiet heart that learns to recognize where God is already at work. Drawing on St. John Chrysostom's image of the vessel, this homily explores how repentance, prayer, humility, and faithful cooperation with God's grace enlarge our capacity to receive His life. The goal of the Christian life is not to envy another's calling but to become fully ourselves in Christ, growing "from grace to greater grace, from love to deeper love." Enjoy the show! --- In today's Epistle, Saint Paul says something both wonderfully encouraging and deeply challenging. He reminds us that every one of us … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Freedom that Bears Fruit
Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2 Freedom is more than independence from tyranny—it is the freedom to become what we were created to be. Reflecting on St. Paul's teaching about the fruit of the Spirit, this homily explores how the Christian life is a lifelong … [Continue reading]
Orthodox Evening Prayers
The Orthodox Evening Prayers from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Orthodox Morning Prayers
The Orthodox Morning Prayers from the Prayer Book of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – From American Consumers to Orthodox Disciples
All Saints of North America and Antioch St. Matthew 4:18-23 On the Sunday of All Saints of North America and Antioch, Fr. Anthony reflects on how the same American instincts that often lead people to Orthodoxy can become obstacles to spiritual growth … [Continue reading]
Homily – All Saints
The Sunday of All Saints reveals the fruit of Pentecost: the Holy Spirit does not produce one type of saint but sanctifies every kind of person according to God's purpose. The saints differ in vocation, personality, and circumstance, yet all are … [Continue reading]
Homily: The God Who Gives US What We Need (Pentecost)
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11; St. John 7:37-52; 8:12 Pentecost reveals the God who never ceases to act for our salvation, giving His people exactly what they need—from the Law at Sinai, to the Incarnation, Cross, and Resurrection, and finally the gift … [Continue reading]
Homily – Sunday after Ascension
In this homily on Christ's prayer "that they may be one," Father Anthony reflects on humanity's calling to communion and the tragic ease with which sin turns even good things into instruments of division. Drawing on the example of Arius and the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Humility and Spiritual Sight
"I Once Was Blind": Humility and Spiritual Sight St. John 9:1-38 In this homily on the healing of the man born blind, Father Anthony reflects on how Christ not only gives sight, but gradually heals the whole person. Though baptism opens our eyes to … [Continue reading]
