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This brief study introduces the reader to the pastoral writings the sixth-century Syriac Bishop &... more This brief study introduces the reader to the pastoral writings the sixth-century Syriac Bishop & theologian Mar Philoxenos of Mabbug, with special emphasis on his "Discourses."

Considering how Jesus healing the Cripple at the Bethesda Fountain reflects upon our own healing ... more Considering how Jesus healing the Cripple at the Bethesda Fountain reflects upon our own healing by the grace of God, especially during Easter season.

A colorful exploration of artistic masterpieces depicting Our Lady St. Mary's participation in Go... more A colorful exploration of artistic masterpieces depicting Our Lady St. Mary's participation in God's Salvation story as the mother of Jesus Christ

The Victory of the Icons creates a natural doorway to THEOSIS.

Exhortation & encouragement from the Gospel of Matthew & from St. Paul for embarking on a wonderf... more Exhortation & encouragement from the Gospel of Matthew & from St. Paul for embarking on a wonderful Epiphany season, journeying like the Wise Men toward the Salvation of Christ

Orthodox reflections for the Sunday of the Flight into Egypt (Mt. 2:13-23), considering the power... more Orthodox reflections for the Sunday of the Flight into Egypt (Mt. 2:13-23), considering the power of God in Christ Jesus confronting jealous kings and worldly power icons.

A brief homily for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, one of the "Little Feasts" of our most blesse... more A brief homily for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, one of the "Little Feasts" of our most blessed Nativity-tide

Is an irresistible longing for prayerful union with God in the face of our anxiety & the overwhel... more Is an irresistible longing for prayerful union with God in the face of our anxiety & the overwhelming challenges in the world around us is something we share with Christians from the 4th Century? The mighty Cappadocian, Basil the Great (ca. 330-379 C.E.), can be seen, through his Letters & his Rule of Life, his Asketikon, being persuasively drawn toward the spiritual power of contemplative prayer in the face of troubling times around him.

A sermon on the life-affirming teaching of Jesus, assuring us all of God's Blessing when we are s... more A sermon on the life-affirming teaching of Jesus, assuring us all of God's Blessing when we are suddenly making a decision

The Birthday of the Mother of Jesus Christ, Saint Mary, is celebrated with gladness & gratitude f... more The Birthday of the Mother of Jesus Christ, Saint Mary, is celebrated with gladness & gratitude for the miracle of childbirth.

This feast-day sermon explores the original sources for the life-story of Saint Mary Magdalene, h... more This feast-day sermon explores the original sources for the life-story of Saint Mary Magdalene, her four-Gospel witness to the Resurrection chief among them--with a video available as well.

You & I are able to eavesdrop upon Jesus talking with Nicodemus in the middle of the night (John ... more You & I are able to eavesdrop upon Jesus talking with Nicodemus in the middle of the night (John 3:1-17), about the mysteries of transformation in our life of faith by way of the Holy Spirit and our Salvation in Jesus Christ.

A Homily on Mark 9:17-31 for the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder examining the imitation of Jesu... more A Homily on Mark 9:17-31 for the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder examining the imitation of Jesus Christ through the teaching of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" and the magnificent Icon according to John Climacus at St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mt Sinai.

"McCarty writes with love and wit. She masterfully captures in sparse prose the essence of her su... more "McCarty writes with love and wit. She masterfully captures in sparse prose the essence of her subjects and their contribution to the history of Christianity."

A Sermon for the Orthodox Sunday of God's Judgement with the Parable of the Sheep & the Goats Mat... more A Sermon for the Orthodox Sunday of God's Judgement with the Parable of the Sheep & the Goats Matt. 25:31-46

Adapted from the Orthodox Small Compline, this private is addressed to the Most Blessed Theotokos... more Adapted from the Orthodox Small Compline, this private is addressed to the Most Blessed Theotokos, as intercessor and guide for the pilgrimage of Great Lent pur

COME ENJOY A LEISURELY PASCHALTIDE SATURDAY in the beauty of St. Paul's Carrol Street--with Morni... more COME ENJOY A LEISURELY PASCHALTIDE SATURDAY in the beauty of St. Paul's Carrol Street--with Morning Prayer, meditations exploring our admiration of the Blessed Virgin Mary including the "Regina Caeli," a lovely Noonday Mass with special music, wonderful luncheon together, and an afternoon mystical contemplation of Our Lady, in the words of the 10th Byzantine poet John Geometres. Fr Ogburn will bless a St. Mary's medal for everyone participating.

Previewing the program for a three-day retreat exploring the lives and ministry of Early Christia... more Previewing the program for a three-day retreat exploring the lives and ministry of Early Christian Women, reflected in their exciting stories and their prayer-life following the Way of Jesus.

John the Evangelist's invitation to all mankind to stretch open our hearts & glory in the entire ... more John the Evangelist's invitation to all mankind to stretch open our hearts & glory in the entire starry wonder of all Creation as part of the mystery of God-made-flesh in the Birth of Christ Jesus

A Sunday Conversation with Grace Church Broadway in New York City made provocative by curious and... more A Sunday Conversation with Grace Church Broadway in New York City made provocative by curious and courageously candid parishioners

The Victory of the Icons creates a natural doorway to THEOSIS.

So, how do we come by the haunting beauty of the Russian Kontakion in our Anglican Funerals?--ask... more So, how do we come by the haunting beauty of the Russian Kontakion in our Anglican Funerals?--asking for a friend.

Presented June 2020, the second in the Spring series, "Lectures for St. Luke's 200th," about the ... more Presented June 2020, the second in the Spring series, "Lectures for St. Luke's 200th," about the Gospel of St. Luke, with accompanying teaching video

Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction 26:2 (June 2020)

Lauded as the "Fourth Cappadocian," Gregory of Nyssa's Sister, Macrina, taught the Cappadocian th... more Lauded as the "Fourth Cappadocian," Gregory of Nyssa's Sister, Macrina, taught the Cappadocian theologian about the soul's irresistible stretching (epektasis) toward the love of God.

Considering the history & reasoning behind the Daily Lectionary in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer... more Considering the history & reasoning behind the Daily Lectionary in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with specific focus on certain groups of non-sequential lessons

Presented 18 May 2020, the first in the Spring series: "Lectures for St. Luke's 200th," about the... more Presented 18 May 2020, the first in the Spring series: "Lectures for St. Luke's 200th," about the Gospel of St. Luke, with accompanying teaching video

AAR/SBL Conference "God, Flourishing & Brokenness" Mar 9-10, 2020

Examining a 9th C Byzantine Abbot's solution of divine order in the face of human brokenness

"Fathers & Mothers of the Early Church" St Luke's Fall Series 2019

The question of Desert Fathers who were women is addressed in the robust textual evidence of the ... more The question of Desert Fathers who were women is addressed in the robust textual evidence of the two collections of Sayings (apophthegmata) of the 4th C Amma Syncletica, the earliest female founder of a monastic community

St. Luke in the Fields Fall Series 2019 "Father & Mothers of the Early Church"

This parish talk Introduces Patriarch John Chrysostom's exciting life story in Early Byzantium an... more This parish talk Introduces Patriarch John Chrysostom's exciting life story in Early Byzantium and explores the extraordinary treasury of wisdom in his sermons.

PRM 2019 "Faith in History: Time, Narrative, History, Apocalypse"

Gregory of Nyssa's use of his elder sister as an example of the dynamic progress of the soul

Presented 4th of July, 2019

A nostalgic nosegay of early memories

St. Luke's 2019 Spring Series

Re-assessing the experience of St. Perpetua's 3rd C Christian martyrdom in today's challenging re... more Re-assessing the experience of St. Perpetua's 3rd C Christian martyrdom in today's challenging religious, political & sexual environment

Columbia Univ 3 May 2019 Symposium dedicated to the heritage of Russian Americans and the 250th A... more Columbia Univ 3 May 2019 Symposium dedicated to the heritage of Russian Americans and the 250th Anniversary of the Order of St. George. V.K. McCarty, Moderator

St. Luke's 2019 Spring Series

Examining the mystic notion of "stretching forward" (epektasis) in Gregory of Nyssa's two documen... more Examining the mystic notion of "stretching forward" (epektasis) in Gregory of Nyssa's two documents focusing on his elder sister. Macrina

Eccles. 44:1-10, 13-14; Rev. 7:2-2, 9-17; Mt. 5:1-12

Appreciative musing on a leisurely road trip spent "reading" the architecture of cathedrals and a... more Appreciative musing on a leisurely road trip spent "reading" the architecture of cathedrals and abbeys while driving from Gloucester to the Edinburgh Festival in the Summer of 2014

Concert review of the New York Philharmonic "Star-Spangled Celebration," featuring the U.S. Marin... more Concert review of the New York Philharmonic "Star-Spangled Celebration," featuring the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performed on 4th of July, 2014, at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center.

This is the final talk in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the Cit... more This is the final talk in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the City of New York, re-voicing material from the larger academic work, "Prominently Receptive to the Gospel: Lydia, Prisca and Phoebe in the Ministry of Paul," for a parish church adult education setting.

This Russian Icon of Christ is appreciatively analyzed for color, character and scriptural conten... more This Russian Icon of Christ is appreciatively analyzed for color, character and scriptural content, including an explanation of its Slavonic text within the context of several Gospel passages traditionally displayed on Christ icons.

This talk is the first in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the Cit... more This talk is the first in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the City of New York, re-voicing material from the larger academic work, "Prominently Receptive to the Gospel: Lydia, Prisca and Phoebe in the Ministry of Paul," for a parish church adult education setting.

This talk is the second in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the Ci... more This talk is the second in a series of presentations for St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in the City of New York, re-voicing material from the larger academic work, "Prominently Receptive to the Gospel: Lydia, Prisca and Phoebe in the Ministry of Paul," for a parish church adult education setting.

Classroom Handout for General Seminary outlining an examination of traces of the early developmen... more Classroom Handout for General Seminary outlining an examination of traces of the early development of Church Orders which include women's contributions--from New Testament evidence to references in the writings of the Fathers of the Church