The Background: Before Putin came to Power in MexicoDue to the annexation of large portions of Mexican territory in the 19th century and generations of immigration, a significant portion of the population of US border areas was comprised of Mexican-Americans. At the beginning of the 21st century, there were about six million Mexican-Americans living in […]
From Unchurched to Disciple: the dynamic of discipleship
October 19, 2014 By
The continuum of commitment and membership in the Church looks like this: The Unchurched. According to survey research, “none” is the fastest growing religion in America. We should not be surprised. People who have not truly given their lives to Christ and accepted His salvation have no reason to come to church when society no […]
Podcast: Rapturemania and the Underground Church w/ Fr. John Peck
October 2, 2014 By
20140929 Rapturemania and the Underground Church The rapture: why are people excited about it and what’s it all about? Why is the Church facing hard times and how can/should it respond? Fr. John Peck and I talk about these things, an alternative approach to catechizing and doing missions, and the best Nicolas Cage movies […]
Homily on Stewardship (the talents)
September 29, 2014 By
Homily on the Talents: What is (getting to) Heaven Like?St. Matthew 25:14-30 Main point: What do do with the riches God has given us? Multiply them! How? By investing all those riches in spiritual activities that provide a strong return on investment and having enough self-discipline not to waste them on activities that cause spiritual […]
Homily Notes for Pentecost: How to Acquire the Holy Spirit
June 9, 2014 By
How to acquire the Holy Spirit Come to Church and follow the Orthodox Way. A fruit of the Orthodox Way is the acquisition of the Holy Spirit. Won’t happen; can’t happen outside of Church. Look at the icon; look at the scripture It is not an individual gift, meant for our personal satisfaction. Reinforces the […]
Genealogy: Perkins Ancestors in Colonial America
May 26, 2014 By
ISAAC PERKINS (1571-1639). Isaac was born in Rugby Borough, Warwickshire, England and christened on 20 December 1571 in Hillmorton, Warwichshire, England and emigrated to New England in the 1620’s. In Ipswich, MA he is listed as Yeoman (i.e. Landowner) “Issache” Perkins. He was married twice (both wives were named “Alice”); Abraham was born of his first […]
Homily notes on the man born blind – Hope for the Hopeless
May 25, 2014 By
Homily Notes on the Man Born BlindSt. John 9:1-38 [Memorial Day weekend: self-sacrifice among soldiers, self-sacrifice in the family, self-sacrifice in the Church] Meme in a demotivational poster: It could be that [the purpose] your life is only to serve as a warning to others. How are we supposed to deal with the fact there […]
Homily Notes – Christ’s Ministry to the Samaritan Woman
May 18, 2014 By
St. John 4:5-42 This encounter gives us an account of Christ’s showing us on how to live a human life. The way He shared the faith: He has [is!] something beautiful; he shares it simply with others – not out of ego but so that there would be more healing and joy in the world. […]
Notes on Christian Meditation and Living the Good Life
May 14, 2014 By
Talk on Christian Meditation and Living the Good LifeSt. Michael UOC Ladies’ Sodality RetreatFr. Anthony Perkins, 13 May 2014 There is within us, a yearning for something better. We feel ourselves to be refugees in a land that isn’t quite right. We desire peace, joy, and growth within our own lives; but find peace to […]
