Fr. Anthony shares a lesson that both the Apostles Luke and John and St. Mary of Egypt learned: that our default setting may make us feel right and good, but our feelings are a poor indicator of truth. Our experience with the Coronavirus helps … [Continue reading]
Talking with Dn. Tim Kelleher about story
April 4, 2020 By
Listen as Dn Tim Kelleher, author, actor, director, and deacon talks about story, liturgy, and how we can deepen our faith in difficult times. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily: The Value of Tradition
March 29, 2020 By
Check out our daily livestream on YouTube at "Fr. Anthony Perkins"! A Meditation on St. John's "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" What is Orthodox Tradition? Why is it important for us to immerse ourselves in the worship and rigors of … [Continue reading]
Livestream Audio: Moleban in Times of Deathbearing Pestilence
March 24, 2020 By
This is the audio from Fr. Anthony's daily youtube livestream: (https://www.youtube.com/user/74snipe). Before praying the Moleban for Times of Pestilence and Deathbearing Disease (Book of Needs, Volume 4, St. Tikhons), Fr. Anthony invites us to … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Cross: how to suffer well
March 22, 2020 By
Listen as Fr. Anthony tries to share three ways that our suffering can become an opportunity for grace. But listen with patience, because he (I!) didn't do it all that well (God forgives, but perhaps he (I!) needs more sleep?)! Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Evangelism, the Coronavirus, and Communion
March 18, 2020 By
They aren’t hearing what we mean to say; A critique of our reaction to concerns about Communion and the coronavirus Fr. AnthonyPerkins Despite our intention and our ability to justify our words, our witness has been damaged by our response to … [Continue reading]
Coronavirus Homily – Back to Basics
March 15, 2020 By
In this homily, given as the devastation and growing risk of the coronavirus is becoming known, Fr. Anthony takes us back to basics, calling us to love (and know) God in peace and to love (and serve) our neighbor in hardship. The latter … [Continue reading]
Homily – the Stumbling Block of Politicized Priests
March 8, 2020 By
In this homily given on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Anthony makes the point that it is much more difficult to bring people into the Church than it is to drive them out and keep them away. One easy way we, members of the Royal Priesthood, can keep … [Continue reading]
The Three Levels of Forgiveness
March 1, 2020 By
Homily on St. Matthew 6:14-21, in which Fr. Anthony distinguishes between forgiveness that leads to reconciliation, that which allows relations to continue in hopes of reconciliation, and that which leads to an unfortunate but necessary … [Continue reading]
Homily on Judgment – or something
February 23, 2020 By
As I told the people at the end of the liturgy, this homily was about two hours of editing away from being worthwhile! It's great being in a PhD program, etc., but it leaves much time than I'm used to (and need) to prepare. It's usually okay, but … [Continue reading]
