The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
Let's take a pause and think. We went into Iraq and now we are supposedly only in Iraq in a non-combat role. Inevitably for years people will be arguing about the right and wrong of it. Father Orthoduck has previously expressed his views on the … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Both Father Ernesto and Father Orthoduck have been assigned to a new place by their bishop. They are in the process of moving to Alabama. Posting is suspended for this day and maybe the next. Do pray for our move, especially for the pastora (khourie, … [Continue reading]
On a blog called Internetmonk, I am part of a group called the Liturgical Gangstas. The idea is that periodically the moderator of the blog asks a question of people from different Christian backgrounds who have an interest in liturgy to see how they … [Continue reading]
I like the cartoon above. It is one of the best examples of the concept of freedom of speech that I have seen in cartoon form. Freedom of speech really does not mean that the people who hear you speak have to agree with you or even to respect you or … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
A couple of days ago Father Orthoduck posted on the whole controversy about the building of a mosque near Ground Zero. Mind you, the news media tries to make it sound as though it is on Ground Zero, but it is not, it is near it. An unintended side … [Continue reading]
This non-English language is one of the top five non-English languages used in the USA. I am not talking about any computer languages or mathematical symbology, etc. This non-English language is used by regular people. Use of this language has the … [Continue reading]
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c The Parent Company Trap www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Father Orthoduck urges you to watch to at least the … [Continue reading]
