Hebrews 2:2-10; St. Luke 8:41-56

On the feast of Saint Michael and the heavenly hosts, Fr. Anthony explores how wonder at the angels can open our eyes to the people beside us. Drawing on Scripture and the image of a carefully tended ember, he calls us to approach our neighbors with reverence, patience, and hope—even when they are difficult to love. We already have enough light to begin participating in God's healing work, receiving and sharing the care we all need.

St. Luke 16:19-31; I Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8
Growth in Orthodox faith and knowledge should open our hearts to love and our eyes to the grace of God at work around us. Fr. Anthony warns against turning the riches of the faith into reasons to criticize our spouses, condemn our parishes, or despair of our country. Drawing on Saint Paul's teaching on love, he calls us to receive Christ's healing and learn to see the world as healers rather than judges.

A recording of the next in the series of catechetical classes from Christ the Saviour in Anderson, SC, in which we explore the historical development of the Orthodox Church's structure, tracing its roots from the Old Testament through the Apostles and early Church Fathers. We examine the origins and responsibilities of bishops, priests, and deacons, the importance of apostolic succession, and the role of councils in preserving the Church's unity and good order. Finally, we consider the challenges of Orthodox Church governance today, including autocephaly, jurisdictional disputes, and the complicated ecclesiastical situation in North America.