Can you point to the Scripture which relates the tale that what was contained in an ossuary brought someone back to life? That was the question with which Father Orthoduck left you all. The answer is found in 2 Kings 13: Elisha died and was … [Continue reading]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem holy relics bones
OK, It is time for Father Orthoduck to answer the questions from the day before yesterday. Tomorrow, he will make a point with the final answer. What is an ossuary? "An ossuary is a chest, building, well, or site made to serve as the final resting … [Continue reading]
Dem bones, dem bones, dem ossuary bones
As you know, one of Father Orthoduck's favorite authors is Pithless Thoughts. So, the humorous photograph to the right certainly had Father Orthoduck laughing. But, this brings up the opportunity for me to ask some trivia questions. What is an … [Continue reading]
Week in review, March 12, 2011
During the last week, I have been in church every day of the week. That has actually been very good, as it has been a very impactful week, and I would have been tempted to make comments that would, perhaps, have not been appropriately Christian. One … [Continue reading]
At the end of the first week of Lent 2011
For those of you who are not Orthodox, what is that first week in Lent like if you follow the OCA parish tradition in the USA? I should mention that the OCA parish tradition in the USA is similar to the traditions in the "Old World." This will … [Continue reading]
First week of Lent worship services
As those of you who are Orthodox know, the first week of Lent has eight evening services in a row. As a result, for those of us who are priests and work a secular job, we tend to disappear from the radar. I have tried to keep up posting this week, … [Continue reading]
Wisconsin Democratic craziness
Father Orthoduck must admit that the current two major parties in the USA sometimes make me want to say, "a pox on both their houses." The quote below comes from the Huffington Post, an online newspaper that is far enough to the left that they make … [Continue reading]
Survival Island — Teacher
Normally Father Orthoduck does not deal with forwarded e-mails, as they so often are innocuous, or sappy, or untrue, or theologically unsound. But, the e-mail below is both humorous and helps to make a point. Remember that in an earlier post, Father … [Continue reading]
Tony Campolo and what causes offense
Fr. Greg posted the following quote from Tony Campolo in response to my web post yesterday. It was said on a college campus when he gave a talk there: “I have three things I’d like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 … [Continue reading]
How to offend absolutely everyone — TV show
From Fox News: An ABC pilot called “Good Christian Bitches” has religious and women’s groups up in arms over what they describe as an extremely offensive and distasteful show title. The dramedy, based on Kim Gatlin’s novel of the same name, … [Continue reading]
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