Homily - the Prodigal, his brother, and n-dimensional chess
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Homily on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son (1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32). Both the brothers were limited by their two-dimensional tactical worldview. The Father shows that grace solves problems that no tactician can. Enjoy the show!
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UOL Retreat - Healing from Fear and Polarization
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Jesus Christ said; “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) In this retreat, Fr. Anthony describes the way the past year has polarized us and how we and our parishes can heal and become the peacemakers the world needs. A video of the presentation is available at Fr. Anthony Perkins YouTube channel. Enjoy!
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Homily - On the Pharisee (and the Antiphons and Little Entrance)
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In this homily, given on the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Fr. Anthony continues to take the parish through the Divine Liturgy. This week he focuses on the Antiphons and the Little Entrance. Enjoy the show!
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Homily - Respect Others and Yourself (but not for their/your titles)
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Homily given of Zacchaeus Sunday (1 Timothy 4:9-15; Luke 19:1-10). Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on how love is enabled by cutting through the labels and baggage (i.e. there is a reason God is "not a respecter of persons"). Enjoy the show!
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Homily (DL4) - Why we Sing the Divine Liturgy
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In this homily, Fr. Anthony continues his series on the Divine Liturgy, offering a meditation on the benefit of singing the Divine Liturgy (the blessed integration of scripture and poetry, music, voices, incarnation, and Eucharist). Enjoy the show!
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Fr.Daniel Greeson on the Problem of Discernment
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It was a great blessing to talk with Fr. Daniel Greeson about his new AFR blog, "Every Thought Captive" and especially his series on discernment. Enjoy the show! Here are my notes: Interview with Fr. Daniel Greeson. Rector of St. Anne’s Orthodox Church in Oakridge, TN Podcaster: “In Heaven and On Earth” Editor and Author of the Ancient Faith Ministry Blog; “Every Thought Captive” Greeting. Tell us about yourself and how found yourself wearing a cassock and cross. I love your new blog, Every Thought Captive. In the introductory post, you use aggressive imagery...
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Homily on Kindness (Colossians 3:12-16)
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Homily on Colossians 3:12-16. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual...
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Lessons from the Life of St Anthony the Great
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This is a recording of Fr Anthony's homily on his name day (1/30, old style), given at Holy Resurrection in Waynesville, NC (the last Divine Liturgy in their tiny starter location!). Enjoy the show!
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Dylan Pahman on Markets, Morality, and Magic the Gathering
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After some small talk on the pastoral value of wedding planning, Fr. Anthony and Dylan Pahman (Acton Institute) talk about what Magic the Gathering can teach us about markets and morality and about the general need for economic literacy. For the last half of the show, they talk about the value of markets, liberal democracy, and international trade, and address some of the objections Christians have about them. Enjoy the show!
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Homily - DL3 On the Litanies for Peace
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Today Fr. Anthony continues his series of homilies on the Divine Liturgy (offered every other week, when he serves in Anderson). He explains some of the things the Divine Liturgy does for us and why the Great Litany starts out the way it does. Enjoy the show!
info_outlineJoin Fr. Anthony Perkins in Hartwell, GA as he talks with Professor George Stavros (Boston University) about the internal and external factors that put clergy at risk and how that risk can be mitigated by fellowship, support, and the life in Christ. See Professor Savros' article on the subject here: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/11/19/clergy-at-risk/.