The Gospel is St. Matthew 18:23-35 (the wicked servant who was forgiven but refused to forgive). God desires that we be one as He is One; forgiveness are essential for both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of this unity. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Homily: Lord Save me!
August 18, 2019 By
1 Corinthians 3:9-17; St. Matthew 14:22-34. In this homily, given at the first "official" Divine Liturgy with the Holy Resurrection mission in Waynesville, NC, Fr. Anthony focuses on the hand that Jesus Christ gives to Peter when he called out "Lord … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Feeding of the Five Thousand and the Multiplication of Grace
August 11, 2019 By
In this, his last homily as the priest of St. Mary's in Allentown, Fr. Anthony describes how the multiplication of the loaves is a model for all the good work we do in the world, to the glory of God and the serving of our neighbors. Enjoy the … [Continue reading]
Homily: A Christian Response to Violence and Division
August 4, 2019 By
Matthew 9:27-35 Romans 15:1-7 A world of violence, of division, of demonization, of sinful self-righteousness. Surely we have to do something. And so we try. We come up with policies, but because we are so damaged and divided, these just … [Continue reading]
Homily – Virtue as the Fruit and Seed of Evangelism
July 28, 2019 By
Homily on Romans 12:6-14, St. Volodymyr (it was his day), and Fr. Richard Jendras' ordination (which took place the previous day). He shares the relationship of culture to virtue to the spread of all things good, focusing on the pivotal role of … [Continue reading]
Homily: How to heal in Christ
July 14, 2019 By
Christ sent his disciples out to heal. Today (7/14) we celebrate Sts. Cosmos and Damion, the Unmercenary Healers. In this homily, Fr. Anthony reminds us that is our calling - not just that of clergy and medical professionals - to heal the … [Continue reading]
Excerpts from a Mission Liturgy
July 7, 2019 By
This Liturgy was celebrated in Waynesville, NC as an outreach of St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown, PA and in anticipation of the mission (Holy Resurrection) that is scheduled to begin services in Waynesville on 18 August 2019. The audio of the … [Continue reading]
Homily – Pentecost and the Unifying Language of Love
June 16, 2019 By
Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-52; 8:12. God is love; the Father is love when He creates us and the world we are called to serve; the Son is love when He sacrifices Himself for our salvation; the Holy Spirit is love when He comforts, sustains, and … [Continue reading]
Homily on the Blind Man
June 2, 2019 By
Sunday of the Man Born Blind Acts 16:16:34 John 9:1-38 I strongly encourage you to spend time studying scripture. Not just reading it; it's not like a novel that is easy to follow or a textbook that lays everything out and then … [Continue reading]
Homily for the Sunday of the Woman at the Well
May 27, 2019 By
Homily on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; St. John 4:5-42. What are we to learn about water that is more than water and the secret food that sustained Jesus? Listen and find out! Check out this episode! Homily Notes: We have some … [Continue reading]
