Class: On Eternal Life (Death and Dying)

Orthodoxy and Eternal Life St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox ChurchIntroduction:  What is Life?  Death?  Why do we die? Scriptural Introduction to Human Life:  Genesis 1:26-28.  Man is special: the Image of God and the highest of earthly … [Continue reading]

Homily: The Demoniac at Gardenes

Introduction - the context of the story Our Lord had just come across the water with his disciples.  They had faced one kind of fear when they were on the water: a fear of the chaos of a storm.  A great wind had come up while Jesus slept, and the … [Continue reading]

Announcement: Vocations Retreat (11/16)

The Deanery of New England invites you to A VOCATIONS RETREAT!!!   Who:     All men and women interested in deepening their service to Christ and His Church!      What:    Practical instruction on vocations, chanting, diaconal liturgics, and … [Continue reading]

Class – The Mystery of Communion

Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity at St. Michael’s:  The Mystery of Communion Questions for consideration:  What is the relationship of the “spiritual world” to the “physical world”?  How do we experience reality?  How does God work in this world? … [Continue reading]

Homily – Lazarus and the Rich Man (i.e. Us)

Homily on Lazarus and the Rich Man St. Luke 16:19-31 [Bottom line up front: actions have consequences; when we do something less than God’s complete will, we suffer.  Not because God wants to punish us, but because love is the foundation of all … [Continue reading]

Homily: The Sower – Surviving the Coming Storm

Homily on the Sower: Surviving the coming stormSt. Luke 8:5-15 There is a storm coming and I am not sure we are ready. God sowed His seed here in the Blackstone Valley.  It grows within the heart of everyone here.  Like a garden in the spring, … [Continue reading]

20100103 Nativity, Politics and Religion, and Death

In this long lost archival "Sunday before the Nativity" edition, Fr. Anthony reads the Nativity Epistle from the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops outside Ukraine; shares some interesting news stories; interviews Fr. Peter Preble (AFR: "Shepherd of Souls"); … [Continue reading]

20091227 God’s Invitation and an Interview on Chastity

In this long lost archival episode, Fr. Anthony talks about the need to take up God on His invitation to His house; then interviews Demetra Perlegas, PhD, about chastity in relationships.Check out this episode … [Continue reading]

20091220 Snow, Bad Science, and Leadership

In this long lost archival edition, Fr. Anthony talks about the gratitude of the Samaritan leper, share's St. Paul's lesson, talks about the news, and finishes with advice to seminarians.Check out this episode … [Continue reading]

20091213 Children of Light and Paranormal Movie Picks

In this long lost archival episode, Fr. Anthony continues to present St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, talks about recent news, shares his top 30 paranormal movie picks, and exhorts everyone to quiet down and get ready for the Nativity.Check out … [Continue reading]