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]

Nativity, News, and Death

OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 03 January 2010 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. The Nativity Epistle of the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops beyond the Borders of Ukraine News: NYTimes reports on the recession’s silver lining: … [Continue reading]

Disrespecting God and a Conversation on Charity

OrthoAnalyika Shownotes: 27 December 2009 Note: be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Homily/Lesson (Two Sundays before the Nativity) Colossians (3: 4-11) When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. … [Continue reading]