Monthly Archives: August 2004

One Flew Over the Onion Dome

Several years ago when I was still serving in the Russian Church Abroad, Fr David Moser invited me to deliver a presentation at the Southwest Deanery Clergy Retreat in San Francisco, entiled: “American Converts and the Pastoral Issues They Bring … Continue reading

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Same Sex Unions?

Huw has some thoughts worth a read.

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How Old is Your Church?

If you are a Lutheran, your religion was founded by Martin Luther, an ex-monk of the Catholic Church, in the year 1517. If you belong to the Church of England, your religion was founded by King Henry VIII in the … Continue reading

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Prayer for Enemies

Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into Thy embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth, enemies have loosed me from earth and have demolished … Continue reading

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Humming Bird, Don’t Fly Away, Fly Away …

A friend sent this photo expose of the birth and growth of a humming bird. It has nothing to do with Orthodoxy, per se. However, I must admit to being absolutely awed by one anytime I’m blessed to see them … Continue reading

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