Monthly Archives: September 2008

Anthony Esolen, over at TOUCHSTONE’s Mere Comments, has posted some dating rules. Here’s a few; feel free to add a few of your own (here or there). 13. Never marry a woman who does not laugh at your jokes or … Continue reading →

When someone asks you how Orthodoxy is different than their own brand of Christianity, just say: “Oh, Orthodoxy’s a lot harder than whatever it is you do.” What? You gave up potato chips for Lent? Try Meat, Dairy & Oil! … Continue reading →

In an article posted here, Patriarch Bartholomew is quoted as saying (to the Plenary Assembly of the European Parliament): “We are all brothers and sisters with one heavenly Father and on this beautiful planet, which we are all responsible for, … Continue reading →

Wealth is not a possession, it is not property. It is a loan for use. Those things only are our own, which we have sent before us to the other world … only the virtues of the soul are properly … Continue reading →

I stole this from Deacon Raphael’s site. It is absolutely unbearable. (Watch it at least to the “Zap” part.) Forgive me. (Warning: You may need counseling.)