The Service of Repentance is designed to help believers enter into the spirit of contrition as they prepare for the traditional Rite of Confession. This version consists of the Trisagion prayers, Psalm 50, the Prayer of Manasseh, The Canon of … [Continue reading]
Homily on Christians Taming Chaos (+3!)
July 29, 2018 By
Today's Gospel (Matthew 14:22-34) includes the powerful image of Christ taming the storm and saving Peter from drowning. Not only has He used this power to bring peace to our lives; He has given us the power - and responsibility - to do it for … [Continue reading]
Homily on Trust, Scarcity, and the Five Loaves
July 22, 2018 By
We have trust backwards, claiming to trust God in the big things (i.e. of the soul) while demonstrating little if any trust God in the little things (i.e. of the body). In His homily on Matthew 14: 14-22, St. John Chrysostom makes the point that the … [Continue reading]
The God of Patience
July 15, 2018 By
Homily on Romans 15:1-7, focusing on the role of patience in the Christian life. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Romans 10:1-10
July 1, 2018 By
A meditation on Romans 10:9-10: If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is … [Continue reading]
Homily: The Wages of Sin … and Virtue
June 25, 2018 By
In this short Summer homily for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Fr. Anthony reflects on Romans 6:23; "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily: Getting Identity Right
June 10, 2018 By
It was such a blessing to be back at St. Michael's in Woonsocket. The homily builds on St. Paul's words "there is no partiality with God" (Romans 2:11) to put the BIG QUESTIONS of the day into perspective. Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Homily on All Saints – Saintly Variation
June 3, 2018 By
Sunday of All Saints Sunday after Pentecost Lives of the Saints: every day is an opportunity to learn, and then to remember. One thing you will notice right away is that the saints were not the same. Some were martyrs, some were soldiers, some … [Continue reading]
Homily – Pentecost and the Superpower of Confession
May 27, 2018 By
Homily for Pentecost (on Confession) John 20:19-23 (Matins Gospel); Acts 2:1-11; John 7:37-52; 8:12 Lots of powers associated with the Holy Spirit in scripture and popular culture. Handle Snakes Drink poison Languages Glowing with … [Continue reading]
Bible Study #36: The Virtue of Ruth
May 22, 2018 By
Bible Study #36: Ruth Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 22 May 2018 Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the … [Continue reading]
