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.
Latest episodes
Mar 12, 2022 • 15min
Homily - Avoiding Blood Sprinkled on Media Content
In this reflection offered on the Saturday of St. Theodore the Soldier, Fr. Anthony encourages us to take St. Theodore's warning seriously and avoid consuming content (metaphorically) polluted by blood offered to pagan gods in favor of simpler and purer fare. Enjoy the show!
Mar 9, 2022 • 48min
Intro to Orthodoxy: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Tonight's livestream class covers the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. It's such a beautiful service and epitomizes the Lenten worship experience for many. Enjoy the show!
Mar 7, 2022 • 10min
Homily - Forgiveness Heals Polarization
In this meditation for Forgiveness Sunday, Fr. Anthony encourages us to see and resonate with the good in everyone so that God's grace can heal our divisions. Offered at St. Michael parish (Woonsocket RI) on the day after Fr. Michael Abrahamson's ordination - AXIOS and MANY BLESSED YEARS!
Mar 1, 2022 • 51min
Intro to Orthodoxy: The Divine Liturgy
In tonight's livestream we cover the service that is central to who we are a defines our pattern of being: the Divine Liturgy. Enjoy the show!
Feb 28, 2022 • 25min
Homily - Logos, Love, and War
Homily on the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46). Fr. Anthony draws on his experience as a retired Army officer (USAR) and the teaching of St. Maximus the Confessor to provide perspective, consolation, and encouragement during this time of war. Major points include the way the world and its labels darken our spiritual sight and the power Christ has given to His Royal Priesthood to heal the world's pain. Enjoy the show!
Feb 23, 2022 • 43min
Intro to Orthodoxy: Resurrection Matins
In tonight's livestream class, Fr. Anthony covers the outline and some of the themes of Resurrection Matins/Orthros. It's not pretty - he was suffering pretty mightily from a sinus infection - but there you go. Enjoy the show!
Feb 21, 2022 • 21min
Homily - A Mystical Explanation of Identity and Connection
Homily on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and Luke 15:11-32 (Prodigal Son). Fr. Anthony explains how God's imprint enables community and the multiplication of grace. Enjoy the show!
Feb 15, 2022 • 49min
Intro to Orthodoxy: Great Vespers
Today's class is the beginning of a series on specific services. We start with Great Vespers, the first service of the new day. It's a great way to spend Saturday evening!
Feb 13, 2022 • 24min
Homily - Heights by Humility
Publican and Pharisee. After sharing a parable on rock-climbing, Fr. Anthony encourages us to hold our opinions gently and to take some baby steps towards humility by admitting that "we might not be as right as we could have been" and that "they probably aren't as wrong as we thought they were." Enjoy the show!
Feb 8, 2022 • 48min
Intro to Orthodoxy: Don't Double Down on Stupid
Today Fr. Anthony reviews some of the tricks our minds play with us to believe things that aren't true and then describes the critical role humility and passionlessness play in guarding us against their worst effects and keeping us from doubling down on stupid.
