The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
I know that I had said I would finish talking about some pro-life issues today, but life was a little busier yesterday than I expected. So, meantime, enjoy the above cartoon from Pithless Thoughts. Sadly, I have some people in the mission I am … [Continue reading]
I commented yesterday that there I have no problem with the idea that those who are actively and directly involved in activities that are in murderous violation of pro-life standards should be denied communion. But, I also commented that many … [Continue reading]
Active anti-life people should be denied communion. That is something with which I fully and completely agree. I agreed with it during the last election and I agree with it now. Let me carefully say that I am speaking only about people who are … [Continue reading]
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R) of North Carolina is one of the more conservative members of Congress. He has even proposed replacing the image of U.S. Grant on the $50 bill with the image of Ronald Reagan. But, Rep. McHenry is in favor of the Census and is … [Continue reading]
The news has just been received that last night Michael Spencer, the InternetMonk, passed away surrounded by his family. I never had the opportunity to meet Michael face to face, I "met" him online at his blog about a year and a half ago. I quickly … [Continue reading]
Yesterday I asked some questions about how does one differentiate between a conspiracy and simple paranoia thinking? How does one accept criticism from those outside of your political or philosophical or religious circle? Well, I have an excellent … [Continue reading]
I have a serious question. As you have read lately, Pope Benedict XVI has been taking a lot of heat for the growing pædophilia scandal in several countries. But, it is the reaction that raises a question in my mind. I know the responses that I have … [Continue reading]
I am shamelessly porting this over from the pages of the Internetmonk, with their knowledge. I think you will enjoy it. Consider this an update on the Rick Warren post. Back in March of 2005, Michael couldn’t help but share the following comment … [Continue reading]
The Blessed Virgin Mary is all too often pictured as an impassive observer at the Cross. At best, she is pictured with a face of quiet suffering. Only a statue such as Michaelangelo's Pieta catches something of her all too human suffering. But, it … [Continue reading]
