Kerfuffle by KicsterAsh on DeviantArt Recently there has been a kerfuffle going on in the political campaign. In different ways it involves both Hillary and Trump. And, it has me frustrated because it is a kerfuffle that is based on pressure outside … [Continue reading]
09/11 – Remembering the largest maritime evacuation in history
This is to honor a large group of civilians who were never properly honored. We remember the police and firemen of 09/11. Most of us are not aware that the largest maritime evacuation in history took place on 09/11. It is estimated by the Coast Guard … [Continue reading]
Response to “King James English and Orthodox Worship”
I normally do not respond directly to another writer’s blog, as this can lead to strong misunderstandings and sometimes even inappropriate comments. It is worse when I generally agree with most of the writings of that particular author. In all … [Continue reading]
A source of Guayabera clergy shirts
Eight years and one month ago I published a blog post about the unavailability of clergy shirts in a guayabera design. I pointed out that clergy shirts in Panama design were available but that, sadly, no guayaberas were available. Well, I am … [Continue reading]
Chrysostom: Wealth, Poverty, Government, and Ideals
Saint John Chrysostom has several things to say about wealth and poverty. His sayings have been collected into a booklet titled “On Wealth and Poverty” which you can get at Amazon. Most everyone who is into the whole subject of wealth and poverty … [Continue reading]
Inconsistency of King James English only Orthodox believers
I published a post yesterday on a subject that included, in passing, a comment on the insistence on the use of King James English only in Orthodox services. There are only some that insist on that, but they are a strong enough force to prevent the … [Continue reading]
On tradition and old habits
As Orthodox, we pride ourselves in conserving the Holy Tradition that we have received from the Fathers. We pride ourselves on the surprise people get when they read some of the Early Church fathers and find that it sounds like some of what the … [Continue reading]
Mawage — Princess Bride
The Princess Bride is the ultimate "chick flick" as far as I am concerned. But, as a priest, one of the funniest scenes is the marriage scene with the eccentric bishop. He says: "Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed … [Continue reading]
God is not a helicopter parent?
Again, a tremendously enjoyable article in Internetmonk. It is actually a reprint from another blog (with permission) about God and how he works with us as a parent. It uses the popular phrase about parents today being "helicopter parents" and … [Continue reading]
The Didache, an interesting read
One of the earliest Christian writings outside of Scripture is The Didache ton Apostolon, the Teachings of the Twelve Apostles. It is worth reading for the wealth of information about how the Early Christians actually looked at life. It can be a very … [Continue reading]
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