Monthly Archives: February 2007

Spoken at the beginning of the Great Fast by St Theodore the Studite Brethren and fathers, the season of Lent, when compared to the whole year, may be likened to a storm-free harbour, in which all who are sailing together … Continue reading →

A Homily for Forgiveness SundayToday is called “Forgiveness Sunday.” It received this name from the pious Orthodox Christian custom at Vespers of asking each other’s forgiveness for discourtesy and disrespect. We do so, since in the forthcoming fast we will … Continue reading →

I’m in North Carolina leading a pre-lenten retreat through Sunday; please pardon the lack of updates and slow comment approval. In the meantime, here’s a few notes on my neighbor in Houston, Joel Osteen. Forgive me.

Mindful of death with fear of God 1. The awakening of the heart by the fear of God 2. The awakening of the heart by bearing shame in the sacrament of Confession A. Adam transgressed (looked upon creation instead of … Continue reading →

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A second blogger working for Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards quit Tuesday under pressure from conservative critics who said her previous online messages were anti-Catholic. In one posting, McEwan described Christian supporters of President Bush as … Continue reading →