Homily – Ss. Peter and Paul

Symbols of Nothing… but the One Thing   Introduction It is has been a challenging few weeks for Orthodoxy in America. Here, I speak less of the repose of our beloved + Metropolitan Constantine – for his was a constant witness for the stability and unity that are in Christ – but rather of two […]

Homily, Saints of Rus-Ukraine and America: the coming baptism of America (and Woonsocket)

All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine, America, and Woonsocket (also Father’s Day) Romans 2:10-16: There is no partiality with God St. Matthew 4:18-23: Fishers of men The Church is Christ Incarnated: it blesses real people in time and place Last week we celebrated the lives of all the saints, known and unknown who have found perfection through […]

20120615 Orthodox and Genetics, Part One

A Pep Talk for the Orthodox Christian Sponsor: www.douglasaperkins.com Cool thing for the Prepper Priest from Duluth Trading Company: the prepper-priest’s kontorasson (clergy vest – I use the black one in tall; it has pockets for all my priest-stuff!) An interview with Dr. Deborah Sirko-Osadsa, D.A.B.M.G., F.A.C.M.G. Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Former Director, Molecular […]

20120206 A Pregnant Creation, Mail Call, and Islam

Podcast Notes Homily on Zacchaeus et al. (due to the delay in recording, this was bumped by a Homily on the Publican and the Pharisee) Mail Bag What should I do if there are no regular Orthodox services in my area? What are the most healthy expressions of sexuality?  (note on recent decision to ban […]

20120120 Theophany, Local News, and a Review of History

Podcast Notes: Talk a little about Theophany. Before the news… A word from a sponsor (satire) – Guido-vich and Mak-mech-enko Revenue Consultants.With the new immigration comes new opportunity.  The first immigration brought hard work and selfless dedication to building communities and parishes.  The second immigration brought a faith that had been forged by circumstances too difficult […]

20120113 Spirituality of Christmas and Theophany

In this (welcome back) edition, we go back to the old format; starting with a reflection, covering a few news stories and satirical advertisements and the like, then finishing with the Volya (Freedom) segment that treats a topic of interest in some detail. But before we begin, I reckon that I owe you an explanation: […]

Homily: New Year’s Resolution – Sunday before the Nativity

Sunday before the NativityHebrews 11:9-10,17-23,32-40St. Matthew 1:1-25 On this first day of the year, we look backwards and forwards; taking stock of what has gone before and and deciding what to do in the year to come.  It is the same with today’s Epistle and Gospel readings. Looking backwardsThe first thing we notice when reading […]

Homily: Preferring Religion to God

“Get out of the way and let God do His work!”St. Luke 13:10-17 In today’s Gospel, we have an instructive encounter between Christ and the religious authorities.  Christ was teaching in the synagogue and in the midst of the usual activities or scripture reading, psalmody, lecturing, and discussion, something unexpected happened: Christ healed a woman […]

20110729 Monasteries, Survival, & Gardening

Shownotes.  Click to Listen.  A bit late getting this podcast published.  I blame the computer malfunctions that led to a loss of Friday’s work! Happy (belated) St. Vladimir/Volodymyr Day.  This is a wonderful reminder that things can change, that benighted nations can find enlightenment, and that Christ really does work in a fallen world.  Local […]

Homily – Sunday of All Saints

Sunday of All Saints This is the Sunday of All Saints.  Everything that we do is designed so that we can join them in holiness, join them in glory. ·  In order for us to do that, we need to enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  ·  We need to allow the Holy […]