So this happened. On Sunday morning I was sitting with my 16-year-old Goddaughter Sophie at St. John Orthodox Church and…
I thought that when I quit drinking in September of 2017, that it was the hardest thing I’d ever done.…
Two weeks ago I mentioned a book I’m reading, Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life, by…
While the folks in New Orleans are still celebrating Mardi Gras (today is Lundi Gras and tomorrow is Fat Tuesday,…
Orthodox Christians—those who make some effort to keep the fasts of the Church throughout the year (including no meat, dairy,…
Great Lent doesn’t begin until March 14 this year. And Pascha doesn’t arrive until May 1. Wait… didn’t we just…
The New Guy gave a wonderful homily at church this past Sunday. To set the stage for his words, I’ll…
I should probably begin this post with a confession. I’m slothful. It would be better if I turned that into…
The season of “Great Lent” (link goes to the Orthodox Church in America’s web site) begins soon for Orthodox Christians……
First let me say that I try not to whine on this blog. But after a little whining in Wednesday’s…