I was called a Bigot
Recently I was engaged in a conversation regarding the Duck Dynasty thing and I was called a bigot because I do not agree with homosexuality. Well I guess I am...
Tag: Ramblings
What is Important
Over the last few weeks I have been thinking about what is really important. As you know we serve a meal here at our Church twice a month. The meal is offered...
Missing Old Friends
I will admit, and I am not ashamed at this admission, I like television. After a difficult day, I like to veg out in front of the television and watch some sho...
Independence Day
Today, like many of you, I will be gathering with family to commemorate the foundation of our country. This day should be about more than hamburgers and hot do...
Orthodoxy and Orthopraxis
I am not one to compare my particular Church (or denomination if you will) with any of the others. I believe that one should simply speak about what he believe...
What’s Going On?
It has been quite some time since I did an update of what has been going on around here. I have been trying to keep the blog updated by posting at least 3 time...
On This Day
Each year, as we approach the anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, I always debate with myself on whether or not to write something about that day. ...
Theotokos our Mother and our Model
As an Orthodox Christian, I have a deep devotion to the Mother of God. The Theotokos takes a prominent place in our Churches and also in our spiritual life. H...
Acts of God
Over the weekend it was announced that the extremely large Ponderosa fire, presently burning in California, was coming very close to the Monastery of St. John o...
Preparing for Battle
Today is a sad day in America for on this day the religious liberty that we have cherished for low these many years has come to an end, for now anyway. Today is...