The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
This past Sunday I was supply priest at a parish in the Greek Metropolis. This is a parish that I have visited many times in the last 9 years. It is one that has no permanent priest but survives on supply priests every Sunday. It was the Sunday of … [Continue reading]
You probably never wondered where the word alphabet came from. Well, the answer is simple. It comes from the words for the first two letters of the Greek alphabet. Look at the first chart and you will notice that the first two letters are alpha and … [Continue reading]
I’ve taken other people’s lives, for my own sake. They were enemies, true, but they were opponents he could talk to. They cared for their comrades and fought for the sake of others. Diablo’s heart creaked. He clenched his shaking fist, only to feel a … [Continue reading]
We have been getting warned since before the last election about the dangers of having no paper records for an election. The only reason that I am glad that Iowa happened is that it happened early enough for the various states to ensure that there is … [Continue reading]
All too many modern Christians are not conversant with the foundations of Christian theology. In one sense, there is no need for them to be, provided that they are willing to follow the lead of the Church. But, when any Christian considers themselves … [Continue reading]
What is medical tourism? Medical tourism is the conscious choice to travel to another country in order to receive healthcare. There are various reasons why people engage in medical tourism. For instance, one reason is to receive treatment that is not … [Continue reading]
I was listening to an interesting radio broadcast on NPR on the death penalty and statistics. So, I thought that I would check some of what they say with official figures. Since 1973, 167 people on death row were released after being exonerated of … [Continue reading]
I enjoy watching anime and reading manga, manhua, and manhwa. If one reads the description before one watches and reads, one can avoid inappropriate videos or publications. Actually, the same is true of any type of media that one may watch or read, … [Continue reading]
I have no problem with people who look back at their difficult childhood to realize that they have "turned out fine." Hindsight sometimes lets one see how even negative experiences can become positive formative parts of one's character. Steve Jobs, … [Continue reading]
One of the challenges in USA culture is that we are increasingly becoming a culture in which we, "casually [say] 'I'm gonna live my life the way I want to.'" However, the reality is that such a thought is impossible regardless of how commonly it is … [Continue reading]
