20100516 Between Time, St. Anthony, and the Theology of Ghosts

20100516 Between Time, St. Anthony, and the Theology of Ghosts.

Fr. Anthony encourages us to embrace the eternal now, reads about the tempting of St. Anthony, and provides an introduction to the theology of ghosts.

20100509 Mother's Day, the Suffering of Innocents, and Restored unity

20100509 Mother's Day, the Suffering of Innocents, and the Restoration of Unity.

In this edition, Fr. Anthony thanks our mothers, explains what causes the suffering of innocents, talks about church unity here and in Ukraine, and shares a nice nice article about reconciliation.

20100502 The Paralytic, the Samaritan Woman, and Bad Advice

20100502 The Paralytic, the Samaritan Woman, and Bad Advice

In this edition of Orthoanalytika, Fr. Anthony asks whether we would rather be put into the sheep pool or be healed by Christ; points out the disarming power of the incarnate Word; answers the mail on deacons & Communion; comments on the news; and finishes with a short bit on scarcity.

Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeuoc.org.

20100418 Myrrhbearers, True Love, Gay Marriage, Death, and Taxes

20100418 Myrrhbearers, True Love, Gay Marriage, Death, and Taxes.

In this edition, Fr. Anthony tells us what the Myrrhbearers can teach us about love; answers a question about gay marriage; talks about politics and religion; and reacts to a couple of articles on unity, culture, and assimilation. Enjoy!

Show notes are available at: www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org.

20100321 Chaucer, Forgiveness, and an Orthodox Political Economy

20100321 Chaucer, Forgiveness, and an Orthodox Political Economy.

In this edition of Orthoanalytika, Fr. Anthony likens Great Lent (and especially Holy Week) to a Pilgrimage. The mail question is whether we should forgive people who refuse to repent. After the local news, he shares some thoughts on an Orthodox political economy.

20100314 The Ladder, Strange Noises, and Logosmoi

20100314 The Ladder, Strange Noises, and Logosmoi

In this edition, Fr. Anthony talks about how asceticism leads to joy; talks about strange noises in the studios; and describes how to live without sin and begin to love (and all in about an hour!). We also shortened the exit blurb a bit. Enjoy! Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org.

20100228 Orthodox Mysticism and False Religions

20100228 Orthodox Mysticism and False Religions

In this edition, Fr. Anthony bookends the show talking about the need to embrace Orthodox mysticism as the path to theosis. Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org.

20100221 Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark

20100221 Victory, Suffering, and Footsteps in the Dark.

This week, Fr. Anthony talks about why icons (and theology) are important; compares Great Lent to the 2 mile race; shares some mail and local news; provides some encouragement for toilers; and interviews Fr. Dn. Boris about the Sunday of Orthodoxy in Boston and an interesting visit during an evening service. Shownotes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org and www.stmichaeluoc.org. Enjoy!

20100214 Forgiveness, Avatar, and Leadership

20100214 Forgiveness, Avatar, and Leadership

In this edition, Fr. Anthony shares HMH Patriarch Bartholomew's Lenten Epistle, answers mail about forgiveness, talks about local news, suggests a Christian ending for the movie Avatar, and finishes with some thoughts on Orthodox Leadership.

20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens

20100131 The Elder Brother, Satan, and Aliens

In this edition, Fr. Anthony compares the prodigal's brother to satan and warns us to avoid his fate; answers a question about "Universal Salvation"; shares some news - including an article about Orthodoxy and Life on Mars; and concludes with an episcopal epistle on Great Lent.

Show notes are available at www.orthoanalytika.org.