Now yesterday, I laid out just some of the very conservative approaches to constitutional law in the United States. But, those are not the only interpretations, and they do not take into account a very important concept called "common law." You see, … [Continue reading]
Old-timey worship songs?
Hmm, Father Orthoduck wonders if anyone remembers this old-timey song that mentions Jesus and was played on Lawrence Welk? He called it a "modern spiritual" at the end of the recording. Listen in and see what you think! … [Continue reading]
Of Bible, interpretation, and Supreme Court judges, part 01
Strict interpretation or not strict interpretation, that is the question. Actually, it is the question that we have been debating for many years. With Judge Sotomayor the question came back to the fore. No, I am not going to take a position on the … [Continue reading]
His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP Announces the Establishment of the Convent of St. Thekla at Antiochian Village
It is with great joy that His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP announces the establishment of the Convent of St. Thekla at the Antiochian Village. The Acting Superior of the convent will be Mother Alexandra (Magan), and we welcome her with joy to the … [Continue reading]
Gidget the Chihuahua has left us
Father Orthoduck wishes to communicate the sad news that Gidget the Chihuahua, star of several Taco Bell commercials in the 1990's has left us at the age of 15 after a massive stroke. News of the passing of Gidget was released yesterday evening … [Continue reading]
Duck Dodgers, to space and beyond . . .
Father Orthoduck can remember being a duckling and watching anxiously as now-Senator John Glenn orbited the Earth in Friendship 7 on 20 February 1962. At that point Father Orthoduck was still an immigrant duckling having arrived in the USA only 13 … [Continue reading]
May or may not be small hiatus in posting
My long-postponed outpatient surgery looks like it will finally take place. It had been postponed by the anesthesiologist for cardiac testing. The cardiac testing was eventually done and I was passed. Then, it took a while longer to re-schedule the … [Continue reading]
Why do the Orthodox not use instruments in worship? Part 05
Father Orthoduck is happy to present a well-considered answer from another Orthodox reader, Mr. Nathan Speir. He is a chanter at my Orthodox parish, has a Bachelor of Music degree, and is also an instrumental composer. So, he is not against musical … [Continue reading]
Why do the Orthodox not use instruments in worship? Part 04
Let me quote from a modern Jewish article on musical worship in the synagogue: . . . Until the nineteenth century, the prevalent modality of Jewish worship through musical expression was through the cantor or hazzan—the prayer leader who would … [Continue reading]
Why do the Orthodox not use instruments in worship? Part 03
Psalm 150 1 Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the … [Continue reading]
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