OrthoAnalytika
Welcome to OrthoAnalytika, Fr. Anthony Perkins' podcast of homilies, classes, and shows on spirituality, science, and culture - all offered from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr. Anthony is a mission priest and seminary professor for the UOC-USA. He has a diverse background, a lot of enthusiasm, and a big smile. See www.orthoanalytika.org for show notes and additional content.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 764
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
The Wages of Sin... and Virtue
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…
Homily: Getting Identity Right
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; a wonderful line to remember on "All Saints of…
Homily on All Saints - Saintly Variation
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.…
Homily - Pentecost and the Superpower of Confession
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.
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Handle Snakes
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Bible Study #36: The Virtue of Ruth
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 e…
Panakhida for Fr.Bazyl Zawierucha - Memory Eternal!
Homily on Confession (Sunday after Ascension)
Homily: the Sunday after AscensionThe Celebration of First Confessions John 17:1-13
At the end of today's Gospel, Jesus – the Son of God – tells us that He has taken all the love and teaching that Hi…
Homily on Spiritual and Psychological Blindness
The Sunday of the Man Born Blind (St. John 9:1-38)
Psychologists and theologians agree: In their default setting, our minds are wired not for discerning truth but social standing. The path to object…
Bible Study #34: Joshuan Tidbits and a bit from Judges
Bible Study #34: Joshua and Judges Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 08 May 2018
Opening Prayer:Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Master, a…
Homily on Sowing (Sunday of the Samaritan Woman)
Homily on Sowing St. John 4:5-42
The metaphor of agriculture.
1 (Introduction). You have to reap when the crop is ready. If it's ready and you don't reap it – what happens?
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Something – or someone –…
Bible Study #33: The Wars of Joshua (Jesus)
Bible Study #33: The Kherem Wars of Joshua/Jesus Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 01 May 2018
Opening Prayer:Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Lo…
Homily - The Way of the Paralytic
Sunday of the Paralytic John 5:1-15
Prologue: the Gospel only makes sense within its context.
Rules for living well:
- Do the best you can.
- Always strive to do better.
- When you mess up, admit it, clea…
Bible Study #32: The Curse after Jericho
Bible Study #32: The Curse of Jericho Fr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown 24 April 2018
Opening Prayer:Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Mast…
Homily on Rituals, Myrrhbearers, and Insult to Injury
Ritual, Myrrhbearers, and Dealing with Insult to InjurySt. Mark 15:43-16:8
Notes (that I mostly ignored) We have a concept: adding insult to injury. It describes how tough it is when something bad ha…
Bible Study #31: The Battle of Jericho
Bible Study #31: The Battle of JerichoFr. Anthony Perkins, St. Mary's (Pokrova) in Allentown17 April 2018
Opening Prayer: Make the pure light of Your divine knowledge shine in our hearts, Loving Mas…
Homily on Trust, Magic, and the Melt Down on Aisle Three
Trust, Magic, and the Meltdown on Aisle Three Homily on St. Thomas Sunday Fr. Anthony Perkins
One of the themes in today's Gospel reading is belief. We live in a world where it is hard to know what t…
Palm Sunday Homily - The Deliverer
Homily for Palm Sunday Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18
How far are we willing to go for what is true?
How far are we willing to go for what is good (virtuous)?
How far are we willing to go for peace …
Homily - Sacrifice is More than Deferred Gratification
Homily on the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt (St. Mark 10:32-45)
What are you willing to sacrifice for a better life? To improve the lives of those around you?
The power of deferred gratification. Save …
St. John of the Ladder and a Defense of Tradition
A Meditation on St. John's “The Ladder of Divine Ascent”
The farmer's wealth is gathered on the threshing floor and in the wine press, but the wealth and knowledge of the monk is gathered during the …
Homily of the Cross and The Way
Homily on the Third Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross.
Notes:
Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Self Denia…