Luke 5: 1-11. In this homily on the catching of fish (and men), Fr. Anthony riffs on the homily St. Nikolai Velimirovic gave, looking at it through the lens of Psalm 126:1a; "Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in … [Continue reading]
Bible Study – Genesis Two and Three
September 26, 2023 By
This evening we continue working our way through the creation as described in Genesis 2 & 3. This includes talking about the fall and how our ability to image the Logos in creation was affected and how that is changed through our union with … [Continue reading]
Class – Questions, Answers, Pride, and Hesychasm
September 17, 2023 By
Fr. David Randolph of blessed memory, talked about how much he and everyone enjoyed Q&A classes about his homily on Sunday afternoons. Fr. Anthony decided to give it a shot. It went pretty well, glory to God. Then he segued into … [Continue reading]
Homily – Don’t Crucify Others!
September 17, 2023 By
St. Mark 8:34-38; 9:1. Before getting to the point about denying ourselves, taking up our cross and following Christ, Fr. Anthony deals with the preliminary issue of not crucifying others. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]
Bible Study – Genesis One I
September 14, 2023 By
After summarizing the Orthodox approach to scripture, Fr. Anthony begins a verse by verse examination of Genesis One. We made it up to "Image and Likeness!" Review. We have to read texts according to their purpose and scope. The purpose of … [Continue reading]
Class – On a Noetic Effect of the Fall (mirror imaging)
September 11, 2023 By
Today Fr. Anthony continues his introduction to Orthodoxy by talking about something very real and necessary - how our pride handicaps our ability to have healthy relationships and thus fulfilling God's desire that we be one as He (God) is One (John … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Bronze Serpent and Iconoclasm
September 11, 2023 By
John 3:13-17. Why did God have Moses create an image (a statue) of a serpent to deliver them from the pain of sin (grumbling) and what does that teach us about the the use and misuse of icons? Two things about this homily - the first is … [Continue reading]
Bible Study – Introduction to the Christian Old Testament
September 9, 2023 By
Opening prayer (from the Prayer before the Gospel during the Diving Liturgy) Make the pure light of Thy divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the message of Thy Gospel. Instill also … [Continue reading]
Class – Orthodoxy and the Problem of Pride
September 4, 2023 By
In this, the first part of a series (Fall, Sunday afternoon adult education), Fr. Anthony provides an introduction to the Orthodox conception of the mind, how pride corrupts it, and how Orthodoxy heals and perfects it. Enjoy the show! … [Continue reading]
Homily – Vineyards, Parishes, and Minds
September 4, 2023 By
St. Matthew 21:33-42. The Parable of the Vineyard. After describing the most immediate meaning of the parable (a warning and prophecy to the Jewish leaders), Fr. Anthony applies the lessons to the mission of the parish and the … [Continue reading]
