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We Came, We Saw, We Baptized?

Four years ago, the book “We Came, We Saw, We Converted – The Lighter Side of Orthodoxy in America” was translated into Russian and published in Russia. Some time later, I was interviewed via email by a Russian online magazine. … Continue reading

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The Value of Little Things

I am blessed to be the beneficiary of an old book given me by a former parishioner, entitled: The Most Useful KNOWLEDGE for the Orthodox Russian-American Young People, by Very Rev’d Peter G. Kohanik, 1932-1934. Cracking the pages of this … Continue reading

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Belittled Bum Begs for a Good Word

I am navigationally challenged. Thanks to map apps, I get around okay in Houston. But apps are not much help when deciding the best parking garage to use in the Texas Medical Center. I was thinking about that one day … Continue reading

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Theophany Poem – Come Lord, Cleanse Thou Me

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

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Living Faith / Dying Dionysius

Charles “Dionysius” Caldwell Few men impact our individual lives, casting a bright shadow that looms long and large.  In the days since burying my former Pastoral Theology professor, Charles Caldwell, I have pondered my small cadre.  Should the Lord tarry … Continue reading

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