Monthly Archives: February 2009

With the advent of the Great Fast – Lent – here’s a serious look at a familiar prayer written by St Ephraim the Syrian in the 4th century. St Ephraim’s prayer is a regular part of the Orthodox Christian’s prayer … Continue reading →

Last year, the annual Clean Monday Retreat at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral was led by none other than Metropolitan KALLISTOS (Ware). This year, they got me. 🙂I hope to see you there!March 2, 2009, 10-2 pm DEFEATING SIN: Overcoming our … Continue reading →

Fr Chad Hatfield, shown here setting foot on St Nilus Island (Alaska) back in 2006, will be our Retreat Master for this year’s annual Lenten Retreat at St George Orthodox Church.[Links to pics from my Alaska trip – here.] “Life … Continue reading →

It all started when Earl “Constantinos” Smith walked into my office and said, “Father, I got troubles, can we talk?” I said, “Sure, Earl, have a seat. What’s buggin’ ya?” He said, “Father, I’m havin’ trouble sleepin’ these says … … Continue reading →

Fr James Early, of St Joseph Antiochian Orthodox Church, offers the latest update to Orthodox Houston’s growing list of podcasts. His talk was delivered in the parish of St Jonah of Manchuria during their annual Icon Exhibit. His is an … Continue reading →