https://chemxtree.com/3yw8x4ah I have a nephew with whom I share what I call Father Ernesto stories. (Well, I also share them with my sister.) I enjoy telling them, particularly because they are all true. They are the funny things that have happened to me while I have been serving … [Continue reading]
An old essay from 2003 — Onesimus: A Tale of Sanctuary
October 2003 ONESIMUS: A TALE OF SANCTUARY I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. . . . If he has … [Continue reading]
Slightly misleading meme
Zolpidem Tartrate Buy Online Uk I saw the picture above on Facebook, with the meme, "That moment when you try to explain to Jesus how hard your life has been lately." I laughed about it and re-posted it and thought little more about it until today. Then today I found myself … [Continue reading]
On Scalia and Ginsburg
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https://www.mdifitness.com/wzofgmjsxp One of the most interesting sides to the story of the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been the obvious deep friendship that there was between the most conservative justice on the Supreme Court and the most liberal Justice, Ruth … [Continue reading]
Sunday of the Canaanite Woman 2016
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And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her … [Continue reading]
On idolatry – G.K. Chesterton
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“Idolatry is committed, not merely by setting up false gods, but also by setting up false devils; by making men afraid of war or alcohol, or economic law, when they should be afraid of spiritual corruption and cowardice.” – G.K. Chesterton I wrote … [Continue reading]
Joint Declaration by Patriarch Kyril and Pope Francis
Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God the Father and the fellowship of the holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Cor 13:13). By God the Father’s will, … [Continue reading]
Vasilopita 2016
https://www.infoturismiamoci.com/2025/03/6olpre7ah Many Orthodox have a New Year’s, or Christmas or Epiphany, custom that has to do with the baking and eating of the Vasilopita (Basilopita). So, what is it? The Vasilopita “is a New Year's Day bread or cake in Greece and many other areas in eastern … [Continue reading]
Christmas 2015
https://www.varesewedding.com/fnglvpppu As a priest I have all too often had to deal with parents, or spouses, or close friends, or … who have had to face a situation such as the one above. It is Christmas, but you have just lost someone. It is Christmas, but you are about to … [Continue reading]
Frodo failed, but good won
https://ottawaphotographer.com/b6mu6fmqw Frodo is a hero. He was celebrated by Aragorn, King of Gondor. He was celebrated by all the assembled hosts. He was celebrated by his friend and compatriots. But, Frodo failed to complete his mission. In fact, had it not been for Gollum, Frodo would … [Continue reading]
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