Dec 18, 2023
The Banquet
St. Luke
14:16-24
· Greatest tragedies in history
o Separation from God
o Separation from one another
· Two of the great epidemics of our time resulted from this
o Loneliness: we were made for community (yes, even introverts!)
o Meaning:
§ We were made for a home, with a strong...
Dec 13, 2023
Father Speak a Word. Today Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory Jensen, PhD, about his recent essay, "Friendship." They cover the differences between friendships based on utility, pleasure, and virtue, noting that a virtuous friendship cannot be rushed, assumed, or coerced. They also compare the virtuous friendship,...
Dec 10, 2023
ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS 6:10-17
Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the...
Dec 8, 2023
Father Speak a Word - Training the Youth
Today Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory about his latest substack article; "When Adults Fail to Mentor Youth: A Lifetime of Failure for Graduation." In the spirit of St. Paul, they spend most of the conversation talking about the natural endurance of the family and comparing it...
Dec 6, 2023
Nativity Bible Study
The first Lord I Call verse from the Vespers of Nativity:
Come, let us greatly rejoice in the Lord, as we sing of this
present mystery.
The wall which divided God from man has been destroyed. The
flaming sword withdraws from Eden's gate;
The cherubim withdraw from the Tree of Life,
and I, who had...