Titus 3:8-15; St. Luke 8:8-15
Drawing on St. John Chrysostom's reading of Titus 3:5-15, Fr. Anthony explores how the mercy we have received from God should bear fruit in practical care for others. St. Paul calls us to turn away from fruitless disputes, receive correction with humility, and take initiative in meeting urgent needs. Through these ordinary acts of generosity, God teaches us to love and binds His people together. Enjoy the show!

How do we recognize and live the apostolic faith? In this parish class, Fr. Anthony explores Scripture's place within Holy Tradition, how the Church received the biblical canon, and how we read the Bible to know Christ and follow Him. Questions from participants help connect these teachings with prayer, worship, and everyday Christian life.

II Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 6:31-36

Reflecting on II Corinthians 9:6–11 and Luke 6:31–36, Fr. Anthony explores cheerful giving through the asceticism of relationships. Money is one gift we are called to share, but so are our attention, patience, forgiveness, and kindness. Drawing on the Church Fathers and the image of sowing seed, he considers what happens when we wait for others to deserve our mercy or attach an expectation of repayment to our love. Christ calls us to give even when gratitude never comes, trusting that God is cultivating mercy within our own hearts. The homily concludes with a practical invitation: choose one relationship in which you keep a tally, and offer an act of mercy without presenting the bill afterward.