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 … [Continue reading]
The Older Son, Apocatastasis, and Aliens
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 … [Continue reading]
20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens
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 … [Continue reading]
Old RItualists, Humility, Charity, and Death
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 … [Continue reading]
20100124 Publicans, Old Ritualists, and the Fruit of a Good Life
From the archives: In this edition, Fr. Anthony discusses how Orthodox can thwart the strong temptation of the Pharisee; talks about language and the Word; shares some news; and finishes with a word of encouragement for those who care for the … [Continue reading]
Theophany and an Interview on Raising Saints
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 17 January 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Christ is baptized! In the Jordan! Congratulations to all those who were brought into the Orthodox Church this week. Our obligation - as parishioners and priests - … [Continue reading]
20100117 Theophany and an Interview on Youth
From the archives: In this edition, Fr. Anthony shares some thoughts about the mystical and practical implications of Theophany and interviews the Director of Youth Ministry for the UOC-USA, Natalie Kapeluk-Nixon on raising (and protecting) young … [Continue reading]
Apocalyptic Movie Favorites
More Top-Ten Movie Picks I got a lot of good feedback from my Paranormal Movie picks, so I figured I’d add a few more lists. I look forward to hearing your recommendations - we love movies and series here at the rectory (as proof, we have the … [Continue reading]
Orthodoxy and the Paranormal
OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 10 January 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Christ is born! Glorify Him! There is a charge that is often made against the Orthodox Church and Christianity in general that it is not relevant. That it does not … [Continue reading]
20100110 Orthodoxy and the Paranormal
From the archives: In this edition, Fr. Anthony uses black socks to help share the wonder of the Nativity, talks about the news, and talks about how Orthodoxy understands the paranormal. He looks forward to your feedback … [Continue reading]