St. LUKE 12:16-21. The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build … [Continue reading]
Homily – What Swine Do They (WE!) Love?
November 10, 2019 By
In this homily on St. Luke 8:26-39, Fr. Anthony shows how easy it is to place our enemies as the villains of Gospel lessons... and reminds us that this is only because we see them through the log (pride!) in our own eyes. This recording also … [Continue reading]
Class – On the Architecture of Holiness
November 9, 2019 By
Our Faith: Church Architecture and the Movement of the Faithful Opening Scripture: Psalm 29:1-2; Exodus 24:9-18; John 12: 3-8 Summary of Scripture: The Glory, Power, and Love of God. Today's Lesson: Beauty will Save the World Questions … [Continue reading]
Homily – Why have a Samaritan be the Hero
November 4, 2019 By
Why did Christ pick a Samaritan as the Hero in this story?Homily on St. Luke 10:25-37 We know this lesson; we've heard it so many times! Perhaps you want to "test out of" this homily? We know that the Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches … [Continue reading]
Class – On Silence
November 4, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism III: on Mysteries, Love, and Silence Review. We have been called to a great purpose. In Christ it is possible. We need Him to be saved; we need Him to live the kind of lives we were meant … [Continue reading]
Homily – On the Rituals of Connection
October 27, 2019 By
A homily on the Parable of the Sower (St. Luke 8: 5-15). Fr. Anthony encourages us to cultivate habits that sustain our relationships. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Class – On Fasting
October 26, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism II: on fasting Review. Last week we talked about Christ's prayer and use of Psalmody (Psalms 21-30); remember that we can also imitate His fasting. We also talked about kenosis (self-emptying) and … [Continue reading]
Homily – Fear and Infatuation
October 20, 2019 By
Homily on the Demoniac at Gadarenes (St. Luke 8:26-39). Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Class – On Asceticism
October 19, 2019 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity Asceticism I: working out our salvation in fear and trembling Scripture warm-up. Kenosis, work Philippians 2: 2-13. 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the … [Continue reading]
Homily – A Call to Holiness
October 13, 2019 By
Homily on 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. … [Continue reading]
