[A homily on the power of “doing unto others…”; “if you can’t say something nice…” and “bless your heart.”] Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; […]
Notes for a Basic Christian Homily
July 17, 2016 By
Romans 6:18-23 (Here’s St. John Chrysostom’s homily on this reading) Saint Paul ends today’s epistle ends with a restatement of the Gospel, i.e. the Good News; the thing that is supposedly central to our identity and calling as Christians: “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through […]
Homily Notes: Like Politics, Salvation is Local
June 26, 2016 By
Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30 Like Politics, Salvation is Loval The Problem: How do we reconcile the Gospel that we have just heard – a very demanding call that we give up everything and take up our cross – with something Jesus says just in the very next chapter; “Come to me, all who labor and […]
A Marriage Homily (for Damon and Stevie)
June 12, 2016 By
This is the Crowning Service: it is a celebration of love; the realizing of God’s will that “they be one as we are one”. It is an icon of how life is meant to go: an example of the tangible way love – that is to say God – makes Himself real in this world. […]
Notes from a talk on 1 Enoch
June 8, 2016 By
The First Book of Enoch Talk given at House on the Rock Family Church, Windgap PA 07 June 2016 Rev. Anthony Perkins Main References: H. Charles, R. H., & W.O.E. Oesterley, (1917). The Book of Enoch (1917). Michael S. Heiser. The Unseen Realm (2015). Supernatural (2015). The Naked Bible Podcast, episode 93 (March 28, 2016). […]
Homily on the Samaritan Woman
May 30, 2016 By
Lesson on the Samaritan Woman: St. John 4 : 5 – 42 Beautiful story, full of insights into how Christ conducted Himself during His earthly ministry… It is also from the Gospel according to St. John: a short book that is full of beautiful spiritual insights; a book that shares the wonderful words, actions, and […]
Archives: Finding Peace and Objectivity in Times of War
May 13, 2016 By
I’m putting this back up front because it applies to divisive political seasons, as well. – Fr. Anthony Finding Peace and Objectivity in Times of War [Then Jesus said;] “You have heard people say; “love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you; “Love your enemies, bless the people that curse you, do […]
St. Thomas Sunday Homily; A Meditation on Love (and doubt)
May 8, 2016 By
Gospel Reading: St. John 20:19-31 Love is Always Personal There is no such thing as love in the abstract; it is not a phenomenon that can be measured in a laboratory, isolated from everything else. It is always personal. You all know what sacrifice looks like. You have done it in your lives and you […]
Pascha Cheese Recipe
April 22, 2016 By
Posted so I don’t lose it. PASCHA CHEESE For the quark: 1 gallon whole milk + 1 quart buttermilk. I put the milk in the pot and heat to steaming for about 5 minutes, then add buttermilk and mix well. Let it rest, covered, for 2-3 days, stirring a couple of times a day. The […]
On Parish Leadership (homily notes)
April 20, 2016 By
On Christian Leadership Challenge of consumerism. Giving my life to Christ – and even coming to Church on Sunday – is one of a million good options. Americans are shoppers, we do the math and make the call. But it’s not a purchase, it’s a relationship, and those MUST be handled differently. However, we do […]
