As I have been reading the Kavanaugh story, I found myself thinking about one specific group of people. Those who were abused early in life have sequelae not only of memory, repressed memories, and suffering but also of acting out. More than that, … [Continue reading]
Scheduled fasting
At that time, John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast? And Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests fast … [Continue reading]
Dormition of the Theotokos 2018
The Dormition of the Theotokos is rolling around again. It is the feast that reminds us that Mary eventually died. The Scriptures do not tell us of that death, at least not the canonical Scriptures. One Early Church Father states that she … [Continue reading]
Pope Francis and the death penalty
On 02 August, Pope Francis issued a change to the Roman Catholic catechism. In the official release, the change in the Church's position is quite clear. Consequently, the Church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that “the death penalty is … [Continue reading]
La Santa Eulalia de Barcelona
The Damascene Gallery is an icon workshop located less than a mile from the Hermitage of the Holy Cross, a Russian Orthodox men's monastery in West Virginia. From them, I bought an icon of St. Eulalia of Barcelona. It was painted by a deacon whose … [Continue reading]
Mary and the angels
On the 24th of June, the Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and some of the Protestant communities celebrated the Nativity of the Forerunner, John the Baptist. As I read the story again, I was struck not only by the intensity of the story but also by the … [Continue reading]
Old man dreams — 2018
You might wish to begin the attached video at the 1:52 mark. I have watched this video several times. No, I do not agree with the words of the rock anthem. But, you see, I am jealous. Here is a 68-year-old woman who can still rock and sing in ways … [Continue reading]
Vacation Church Camp – 2018
It is that time of the year, the time when church camps and vacation bible schools sprout all over this nation (and some other nations). I can remember taking a trip to the coast with the teens in Perú. Mornings were devoted to the retreat while … [Continue reading]
Blessed is the Man — Great Vespers
Blessed is the man who walks not in the council of the wicked. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice in … [Continue reading]
Father’s Day 2018
You cannot serve God and Mammon. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the … [Continue reading]
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