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A work of pious fiction which details the earthly life of Our Lord through the eyes of His mother. Incarnating the Mother of God as more than icon, more than statue, more than pious emotion, author Karen S. Woods treads … Continue reading →

A while back — HERE — I mentioned the Antiochian Archdiocese’s Department of Missions and Evangelism was sponsoring a contest to see who could write the best 30-second explanation of what the Orthodox Church is, essentially an Orthodox “elevator speech”. … Continue reading →

The following pics (click to enlarge) were taken during my visit to Alaska in March of 2006. First, the “Mother Church of North America,” Holy Resurrection Cathedral, Kodiak: This is the back side of the Cathedral looking toward the water. … Continue reading →

Recently, at Church Camp, it became clear, especially in the “Ask Abouna” sessions, that young people have questions about sexuality. Nothing new here, I suppose it has always been; but just not so poignant (or pornographic) – but more on … Continue reading →

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on the Great Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on Mount Tabor, the priest blesses grapes … Why?Here follows some answers … The blessing of grapes, as well as other fruits and … Continue reading →