For the last few months, I have only been posting show notes. But I’ve been working (actually, mostly just “thinking”) on a new DIY project that fits the general “OrthoAnalytika” motif*** The DIY Crunchy Hot Tub I love hot tubs, and the idea of soaking in one while the New England cold and wet season […]
Logosmoi, Ladders, and the Ascetic Struggle
March 15, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 14 March 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast Homily on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder Do you want joy? Do you want peace? Do you want an end to anxiety? An end to despair? An end to boredom and loneliness? Introduction: The need to get serious You […]
A Defense of Orthodox Mysticism
March 2, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 28 February 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast Saint Gregory Palamas – a witness we need Orthodoxy is real. Spiritual warfare is real. By this, I mean that the God who made this world and everything in it really has created a mystical path that can lead all of us […]
Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark
February 25, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 21 February 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast The Triumph of True-Worship and Defeat of Iconoclasm(and why it matters) Note about length of services. This is traditionally a time of catechetical instruction, so sermons may be longer than usual. Your priest will do what he can to ensure that this […]
20100221 Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark
February 21, 2010 By
From the archives: This week, Fr. Anthony talks about why icons (and theology) are important; compares Great Lent to the 2 mile race; shares some mail and local news; provides some encouragement for toilers; and interviews Fr. Dn. Boris about the Sunday of Orthodoxy in Boston and an interesting visit during an evening service. Enjoy! […]
Fasting, Forgiveness, and Avatar
February 14, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 14 February 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast An Epistle to Kick-off the Fast +++ Catechetical Homily On the Commencement of Holy and Great Lent +BARTHOLOMEW By God’s Mercy Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch To the Plenitude of the Church Grace and Peace be to you from […]
20100214 Forgiveness, Avatar, and Leadership
February 14, 2010 By
From the archives: In this edition, Fr. Anthony shares HMH Patriarch Bartholomew’s Lenten Epistle, answers mail about forgiveness, talks about local news, suggests a Christian ending for the movie Avatar, and finishes with some thoughts on Orthodox Leadership. Check out this episode
The Older Son, Apocatastasis, and Aliens
February 9, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 31 January 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. The Prodigal Son Introduction: on imitating the younger son This parable of Christ is designed to awake repentance in our hearts. We are to follow the movement of the Prodigal son through the story so that we, like him: embrace the […]
20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens
January 31, 2010 By
From the archives: In this edition, Fr. Anthony compares the prodigal’s brother to satan and warns us to avoid his fate; answers a question about “Universal Salvation”; shares some news – including an article about Orthodoxy and Life on Mars; and concludes with an episcopal epistle on Great Lent. Check out this episode
Old RItualists, Humility, Charity, and Death
January 27, 2010 By
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 24 January 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. The Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee All humans, by dent of our fallen psychology, are tempted to be more like the Pharisee than the Publican. Scientists have proven that we are more critical towards others and far too charitable towards […]
