Monthly Archives: March 2011

There’s an old joke that goes like this: A bunch of scientists created a huge machine capable of complex calculations and called it UNIVAC. Eager to test their invention, they asked it, “Is there a God?” The vacuum tubes hummed … Continue reading →

As noted in the Endnotes of the book, We Came, We Saw, We Converted – The Lighter Side of Orthodoxy in America (concerning the chapter “Shut Up, Go Home, Pray More”): The Not of This World Conference sponsored by Rose … Continue reading →

A portion of this week’s episode, already in progress: Having gathered in front of the temple, we were at the point, per the service rubrics, where I turned toward the door with the hand blessing Cross in my hand and … Continue reading →

Since I have a “bad habit” of giving copies of this book to those struggling to make Confession, and since it’s “that time of year” …From a few years back: Fr. Joseph: I wanted to both congratulate you and personally … Continue reading →

The Rt. Rev. John Abdallah, Dean of St George Cathedral in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, PA, the editor of The Word magazine, a professional counselor and an educator delivered a presentation — “Good Grief – Going Through the (Healthy) … Continue reading →