George Washington and Army Chaplains
On this day, February 7, 1776, General George Washington notifies his troops of a new policy regarding chaplains’ pay. He’d advocated for better treatment of hi...
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Song of the Week ~ Super Bowl 48 National Anthem
This is by far the best I have ever heard this performed. Soprano Renée Fleming singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl 48 February 2, 2014
You are a Priest Forever
In the 1st Letter of St. Peter chapter 2 and verse 9 we read these words, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special p...
March for Life
Today, January 22nd, is the Annual March for life in Washington DC. As I write this thousands of pilgrims are descending from all over the United States to joi...
Making Fun of People
I used to be a fan of talk radio. I would listen constantly to what was going on as I wanted to stay on top of the news and be informed. Then I came to the re...
Fear not Little Flock
The Gospel passage selected in the lectionary for today is from the Gospel of St. Luke Chapter 12. In the Orthodox Study Bible this passage comes under the hea...
Downton Abbey ~ Anna and Bates
***SPOILER ALERT*** Like millions of Americans I am absolutely captivated by the PBS period drama Downton Abbey. Now in its 4th season the program follows the ...
Chaplain John Rosbrugh Martyr for the Cause
On the 29th of July 1775 General George Washington authorized clergy to serve with the troops and thus was born the Chaplain Corps of the United States Army. S...
We are asking the Wrong Question
“Theologians today, Orthodox, Catholic and others, want to get out of the confusion, but they do so by the wrong method. They start with the wrong problem...