Hmm, gosh this sounds just like Father Orthoduck at times. We have this tendency to misuse Scripture to our benefit whenever we can. “Proof-texting” is not simply a favorite tactic of those who are trying to convince you of their viewpoint. Sadly, it is a tactic that all of us use whenever we sin, in order to deflect at least some of the punishment from us. Sometimes this is nowhere more... [Read more]

Texans give a whole new meaning to driving all day

Father Orthoduck and his wife are still unpacking and busy, so this will be a very short post to let you know that we arrived safely. Now, we arrived in Alabama, not in Texas. However, Father Orthoduck has driven across Texas and can verify that the above comic has some truth to it, particularly if you go across central Texas. It is a never ending state. As a result, some Texas speed limit laws are... [Read more]

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On fathers and teenage daughters

Those of you who now have grown daughters may very well remember facing a moment similar to this sometime in their early teenage years. I say early teenage years because by the time they are in their late teenage years, they are normally horrified at the thought of asking their father anything that has to do with their bodily development. Now, you may not remember such a moment in your little girl’s... [Read more]

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A bit of humor about who Jesus is

Just a little light humor for you all. trademarks Read More →

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Very large chalice and diskos

Recently Orthocath, a fellow blogger, published a very nice article on the Eastern Orthodox usage for Prosphora bread versus the Eastern Catholic usage that has developed as a result of latinizing tendencies. It is an excellent article on various details of the Proskomedia, the theology behind it, and the usages that have developed. One of the details that Orthocath points out is that when the Lamb... [Read more]

Don’t bother the priest!

All priests have had holy moments interrupted by people who are either utterly clueless or are so self-absorbed that they cannot conceive of the idea that there are limits on their behavior. Almost always the priest controls the situation, speaks politely to the person and tries to guide them back to a more appropriate behavior. But, Father Orthoduck must shamefully admit that he has sometimes wished... [Read more]

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Coffee and enlightenment

Father Orthoduck wishes that he had known that it was this easy years ago. It would have certainly saved him fasting, prayer, Bible study, etc. But, there are definitely mornings  when the statement above sure seems like a true statement!  Read More →

Hello muddeh, hello faddeh, here I am at Antiochian Village

Well, here I am at Antiochian Village for the annual clergy symposium. I had to rebuild two computers and reload their software, then get in the car and dash up here for the symposium. However, here I have my laptop, so hopefully there will be an actual new post tomorrow. Hello muddeh, hello faddeh, Here I am at Antiochian Village. What a trip it was, to get here. But, at least I did not hit a deer. When... [Read more]

Overboard Red Sox fans

I meant to continue the posting on government today, but some matters have come up. I will try to return to my posting on government tomorrow. In the meantime, please glance at the above comic. Mind you, I knew that the Boston Red Sox fans are a hard-core group, but I think that the cartoon above is just a mite over the top. GRIN. Hey Red Sox fans, loosen up just a little, you could be a Chicago Cubs... [Read more]

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Isn’t reality wonderful?

I got quite a laugh when I looked at the cartoon above. It reminded me of being a college student. For any of you who are old enough, this is the time to start humming Those Were the Days My Friends to yourself. Once upon a time there was a tavern Where we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do Those were the days my friend We... [Read more]

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