The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
A Roman Catholic Priest, an Eastern Orthodox Priest, a Protestant Pastor, and two Jewish Rabbis were blessing weapons. Does that sound like the beginning of a joke? But, see the images above for an example of each of them. But, wait, OK, … [Continue reading]
I am a science fiction and fantasy fan, along with being an animé fan. In fact currently I am reading/listening (audiobook) a steampunk book set in Victorian England. Well, I should say anchored in Victorian England, but there is some travel … [Continue reading]
Real Orthodox men do not wear cologne. They smell of incense. Real Orthodox men do not need to do “crunches” for their abs. Lenten prostrations are all they need. Real Orthodox men are not worried about being fat. One hundred fifty days a … [Continue reading]
"We are hungry for leaders who can say we need both anti-discrimination laws as well as laws to protect people’s religious freedom -- and who make the argument that those don’t have to be mutually exclusive values. In fact, they go together, ..." … [Continue reading]
Yes, the Simpsons actually had the Orthodox Church in one of their episodes. And, they actually had it correct that year. This year is just like the year on which the Simpsons showed that particular episode. The West and a couple of the … [Continue reading]
A sea change has taken place in the last 96 hours. After Indiana passed the religious freedom bill and known conservative organizations such as Wal-Mart and NASCAR objected, it is clear that a sea change has taken place. It is clear that gay … [Continue reading]
I am an avowed fan of animé. I enjoy watching it. And, yes, I have become quite used to the big-eyed look that is common to the genre. Frankly, it is quite fun to relax with an afternoon of animé in Japanese with subtitles. You see, I like … [Continue reading]
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous, and say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the … [Continue reading]
As funny as the cartoon above is, it is also all too true. I am old enough to remember Flip Wilson, a comedian who had a character called Geraldine Jones whose classic line was “the devil made me do it.” It was quite a laugh-getter and became one of … [Continue reading]
"In every generation, every person must see him or herself as having left Egypt," – from the Seder (Passover) service. Our journey through Lent is a journey of remembrance. We are just like the Jews in this. Part of the Torah was to teach your … [Continue reading]
