In this homily on the encounter of Christ with the Samaritan woman (St. Photini) at the well, Fr. Anthony encourages us to drink deeply of the Living Water and eat the food that nourishes the Body. The latter is a call to do the will of the God … [Continue reading]
Justin Coyle on Learning from Atheists
May 26, 2021 By
Justin Shaun Coyle, PhD, (Mount Angel Seminary, outside Portland, OR; Ukrainian Catholic) and Fr. Anthony talk about life in New England, the joy of NC BBQ, and how studying the works of serious atheist philosophers can help develop an instinct for … [Continue reading]
On Postures of Prayer and Worship with Fr. Harry
May 24, 2021 By
Fr. Harry Linsinbigler talks with Fr. Anthony about the moving, standing, kneeling, and sitting postures of prayer and worship that Orthodoxy prescribes, some of the confusion that surrounds them, and what they do for the believers who participate in … [Continue reading]
Homily – the paralytic, habits, and transformation
May 23, 2021 By
Sunday of the Paralytic In this hostage situation homily, Fr. Anthony talks about how Orthodoxy can transform the whole person and how our habits of body and mind can either work against or in support of that process. He also managed to talk … [Continue reading]
Dating Pascha, what was decided at Nicea and why
May 20, 2021 By
Join Fr. Harry Linsinbigler and Fr. Anthony Perkins as they (mainly) talk about the actual formula decided on at Nicea, why it was important, and where we are now (hint: we are completely in compliance!). There's also a tangental gem on the … [Continue reading]
Dru Johnson on Living Rituals
May 14, 2021 By
Dru Johnson is an associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King's College in New York City, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought , editor at The Biblical Mind, host of the The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the … [Continue reading]
Homily: A Meditation on Faith, Truth, and Community
May 9, 2021 By
John 20:19-31. It is often said that we are saved in community. Today Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on the interrelation of community, trust (faith), and Truth. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Power to Serve NOT to Manipulate
April 18, 2021 By
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt (Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45). This homily triangulates from the teaching of Christ on servant leadership, the example of St. Mary of Egypt, and the mystery of the Divine Liturgy to encourage us to watch for the … [Continue reading]
Talking with Fr. Harry about Parish Life and Coming out of COVID
April 16, 2021 By
In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks with the COVID-stricken Fr. Harry Linsinbigler about parish life and the implications of recent survey results from Gallup (on further declines in American church membership) and Pew (on American religion and the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Adopting a professional athlete’s fitness routine won’t help you thrive
April 11, 2021 By
Hebrews 6:13-20; Mark 9:17-31. Fr. Anthony explains how the parish is different from the monastery, how parish priests are different from abbots, and how God works to bring all Christians together with Him in glory. Enjoy the show! Check out this … [Continue reading]
