Fr. Anthony speaks about different liturgical traditions, their history and significance, especially Pascha. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – On Belief
This homily from Thomas Sunday emphasizes the point that God does not condemn doubt but invites honest seekers into deeper belief. True belief in Christ isn't just accepting facts, but trusting in His love, intentions, and power—similar to the trust … [Continue reading]
Homily – Palm Sunday
In this homily, Fr Anthony challenges us to reflect on our own expectations of God. Like the Jews, we often approach God with our own predefined ideas of what He should do for us. When our problems persist or even worsen, we are faced with a choice: … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Putting It All Together
Fr. Anthony concludes his prestantation on beauty at the 2025 UOL Lenten retreat by connecting music with love. Music taps into and draws from something that is primal, foundational, and rational (word – bearing); so does love. Music requires … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Fr. Roman on Music in Worship
Fr. Roman is the priest at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Trenton, NJ and teaches liturgical music at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary. In this talk he talks about the role music plays in the worship of the Orthodox Church, … [Continue reading]
Retreat on Beauty – Introduction
This is the audio for the first part of the 2025 Ukrainian Orthodox League Lenten Retreat held on Saturday April 5th in Philadelphia. Beauty helps us understand Orthodox (INCARNATIONAL!) theology better and thus live more graceful lives. It is … [Continue reading]
Lenten Lesson – Loving Our Enemies
Today, Fr. Anthony continues to keep it real while talking about the great challenge of loving our enemies. Love your enemies. Matthew 5:43-48 1 Corinthians 13: 1 John 13:34 Romans 15:1a St. John Chrysostom: [St. Paul] adorns … [Continue reading]
Homily – St. John of the Ladder on the Hard Work of Salvation
On the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Anthony delivers a homily that encourages us to take our pursuit of joy, peace, and freedom from anxiety seriously. He begins by asking whether we truly want these things or if we expect them to come … [Continue reading]
Men’s Talk – Building a Safe, Healthy, and Holy Home
Fr. Anthony leads a discussion with the men of Christ the Savior's parish on the basics of leading a Christian home. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Lenten Lesson – Loving Your Neighbor
Still trying to "keep it real," Fr. Anthony leads a class on the challenges that come when we try to love our neighbor. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]