Monthly Archives: January 2010

The following has absolutely nothing to do with Orthodoxy. You have been warned … This news story out of London (boy, ain’t the whole world gone crazy?) concerns the “health deficiencies” of the model for Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. … Continue reading →

During the days following the Feast of the Theophany (January 6th), it is customary for the Priest to visit the homes of his parishioners, bringing with him the “Jordan Water” for the traditional Theophany House Blessing. The First Great Sanctification … Continue reading →

How is it that my Creator comes to me?I’m not worthy.To quench is my fate.THIRSTAll can relate.Before Eden thou wast; even before the flood.I parted for Thy people at the behest of Moses, Thy chosen one.I’ve whetted e’ery path man’s … Continue reading →

Honestly … these ads for this site keep popping up as I surf the net. I’ve been in lots of Orthodox churches (see picture), and quite a few Roman Catholic ones (ignore the picture). What’s the deal?

On January 1st I pledged 30 posts in 30 days — “mostly my own words”. My. Own. Words. THAT’S the problem. Lately, words fail me. Recently, my Youth Director — from when I was a kid growing up in the … Continue reading →