Today, Fr. Anthony gives a talk introducing the parish’s new “Divine Liturgy” pew book.  Most of it was spent reviewing Khouria Frederica Mathewes-Green’s essay “12 Things I Wish I’d Known” as it became an opportunity for people to ask questions about parish practices.  Enjoy the show!  Check out this episode!

Sunday of the Paralytic.  Fr. Anthony continues preaching on mystagogy, describing what the encounter on the road to Emmaus, Christ’s healing of the paralytic at the Sheep Pool, and the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabatha in Acts have to teach us about how to experience grace more deeply in Holy Orthodoxy.  Enjoy […]

Mark 15:43-16:8.  The Sunday of the Myrrhbearers.  Today Fr. Anthony introduces mystagogy, talking about the ways Orthodoxy works to make His will that “we be one as He is one” a reality.   Christ is risen and lives and communicates with us continuously.  We need to learn the language He uses from the inside (rather than […]

St. John 20:19-31. Fr. Anthony offers a reflection on the problem of discernment, how it affected the thoughts of the disciple Thomas, and why Orthodoxy really is the answer to the problems of knowing and belief.   Check out this episode!

Palm Sunday.  John 12:1-18.  Fr. Anthony offers a reflection on how our minds join the pharisees and scribes in rebellion against the coming of Christ into His Temple.  Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!

In this homily on St. Mark 9:17-31, offered on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Anthony says something or other about exorcisms, fasting, and the Resurrection.  Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!

In today’s class, Fr. Anthony talks about some of the practical considerations surrounding death.  One of the most useful things he recommends is to fill out a “Five Wishes” packet.  The class was offered with thanks to David Murphy for providing the outline.  Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!

This is part of the talk Fr. Anthony gave for the UOL Retreat in Philadelphia, PA on 1 April 2023.  The theme was “Be Still and Know.”  This excerpt followed Natalie Bilynsky’s excellent review of mindfulness, an account of its popularity and results, and what separates it from Orthodoxy.  In this portion of his talk, […]

Today Fr. Anthony offers a class on ecclesiology, focusing on the various clerical ranks and their purpose.  Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!

Homily from the Great Lenten Sunday of the Cross (Hebrews 4:14-5:6; Mark 8:34-9:1).  Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on ways that we can take up our cross and follow Christ.  Enjoy the show! Check out this episode!