Father Orthoduck has researched the origins of the above video to try and make sure that it is accurate. It appears to be, although Father Orthoduck must point out that it is a couple of years old and therefore it is out of date. 8-O In the last … [Continue reading]
On news analysis
Yesterday Father Orthoduck commented on how often our interpretation of the Scriptural end times is influenced by our culture, our political beliefs, and our theological beliefs. That is why the Church's Ecumenical Councils are always multicultural … [Continue reading]
Signs of the end redux
OK, be honest. How many of you were really really into reading books such as Hal Lindsey's "The Late Great Planet Earth" and the 20 years later "Left Behind" series. Yes, Father Orthoduck has read both series of books. We engaged in what ended up … [Continue reading]
Acts of kindness
Every so often one reads a story that perfectly exemplifies the care and concern that one should have for their fellow human being. I do not know whether the person in the story is a Christan or not, but he has certainly kept the second part of the … [Continue reading]
Take up your cross and follow me
One of the strongest sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ is, "Then He said to them all, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever … [Continue reading]
Obama’s speech on the Tucson murders
Yesterday, President Obama faced the difficult task of trying to speak to a nation that had been battered by the pundits and talking heads since the murders in Tucson. I call them murders because they appear to be premeditated. I do not believe that … [Continue reading]
Some Orthodox sayings for January 2011
Your enemies have not fallen asleep, and night and day they do not forget to set traps for you. Do not seek after honors, then, so you will not be humiliated to the great joy of your enemies. Seek rather humility. -- St. Pachomius the Great (5th … [Continue reading]
The shootings in Arizona, a time for weeping and a time for quiet reflection
This past weekend, a shooting rampage happened in Arizona. A female Democratic Congressional Representative and a male Republican Federal Judge were killed. I wanted to wait to write something because the news were unclear and because assassinations … [Continue reading]
A good article on Europe and Christian heritage
Normally, I do not post articles written by other people in their entirety. But, this article is worth the effort to post here. Mostly, I tend to heavily critique American Christian political conservatives for many stances that worry me. But, this is … [Continue reading]
Of daughters and the Bronze Star Medal
Yesterday, I commented that, in an excess of caution, I was withholding the name of our youngest daughter who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. I have since found out that it has been published publicly, so I am free to show you a photograph of the … [Continue reading]
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