From the European Institute of Protestant Studies comes this excellent summary of how the theological and philosophical differences grew between Orthodoxy and the West. Surprisingly, this excellent summary is by a pastor whom I consider to be a radical on many theological issues. But, his writing on this topic is quite good. But after about 400 […]
I spoke with Santa Claus yesterday, but it’s a secret
I spoke with Santa Claus yesterday at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham AL, but it’s a secret! Well, not really if I am telling you. But, let me tell you the story. I was walking through the halls at the Medical Center, and saw this man who could easily have passed for Santa Claus. […]
Buy this Orthodixie CD audio
Okay, I want to recommend an audio CD to you. It is the audio version of a book by Fr. Joseph Huneycutt. Let me say that anything published by Fr. Joseph is worth reading. In fact, I highly recommend anything written by Fr. Joseph, any podcast by Fr. Joseph, etc. So, here is the listing […]
Spanish Nativity troparion
Gracias a un blogger compañero, incluyo este video de un tropario navideño. Las palabras del tropario sigen. Thanks to a fellow blogger called OrthoCath, I include this video of a Nativity troparion in Spanish. Following are the words of the troparion. ¡Belén, prepárate que ya, ha sido abierto el Edén! ¡Que te dispongas, Éfrata: porque […]
Sometimes you get what you want and you don’t like it
Over the last three to four years, but most especially the last couple of years, there has been an outcry in this country to both increase security and to resolve the financial problems of this country. Lately, I have read both a story and seen reports that make me sigh. As expected, people are quite […]
Advent is coming up.
Advent begins in nine days. Advent is the English name descended from the Latin name for the season. It is called either the Nativity Fast or St. Philip’s Fast. And, like Lent it is 40 days long, but it is a lighter fast than the Lenten fast or the Dormition Fast. But, this is not […]
Rash of fired and/or suspended reporters
Have you noticed that there has been a rash of either fired or suspended news media reporters? From Juan Williams to now Keith Olbermann the rash of suspensions has been interesting and rather sad. There have been others fired or suspended but these are the most recent two. In fact, it has been open season […]
You know you are spending too much time on World of Warcraft when …
For those of you in the know: “It is all that lag in Dalaran that slows the game down and I have to wait.” Or: “I wish my guild leader would not take so long to start a raid.” Or: “But this is the week with the fest that gives special gear.” Or: “I am […]
Country whipping around
Well, the last two years politically have been a type of roller coaster. Two years ago the Republicans were thrown out. Now two years later, the Democrats are thrown out of the House of Representatives. I am fairly sure that we are in for another two years of turmoil. If nothing else, I suspect that […]
God’s grace to parents
I got a sad and humorous chuckle when I read the cartoon above. I agree with grandma in the cartoon a little more than I agree with mom. I do not see myself as a great parent. I will still, in my darkest moments, look back and wonder how many things I could have done […]
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