Monthly Archives: March 2005

Yup. Smells like Jesus. (God help me.) Jesus Candle:Bob and Karen Tosterud have created and sold over 10,000 candles they claim carry the fragrance of Jesus, and they’re calling it a ministry. The Tosteruds base the candle scent on Psalm … Continue reading →

The following email, names removed, was sent to me by a pious benefactor. I found it apropos for the season — or maybe just me.I love Lent. I always sense that an additional layer of the opaque veil affecting our … Continue reading →

The Great Prayer of St Ephraim the Syrian&The Moral Person O Lord and Master of my life,Take from me the spirit of sloth, despair,lust of power and idle talk;But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to … Continue reading →

+ fruit kabobs+ lenten waffles with jam or syrup+ peanut butter & honey on bagels+ fruit salad+ applesauce cake+ tahini & honey on toast+ lenten pancakes+ lenten muffins+ fresh fruits+ baked apples+ baked grapefruit+ cereal & vanilla soy milk+ cinnamon … Continue reading →

For Converts, as well as Cradle Orthodox new to fasting, Dairy Products are perhaps the hardest to step away from. For many of us, this was the main ingredient for all our foods. It is also harder to replace than … Continue reading →