The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
The poor teach us. No, no, no, I am not talking some of the sloppy sentimentality that passes for serious thinking in too much of the Hollywood set. Rather, today I am thinking about the example of a friend of mine. In southern Peru, I was field … [Continue reading]
Today I had a "take off your shoes" moment. Through an unexpected series of events, I was suddenly invited at the end of last week to go to Kansas City to attend a convocation of people involved in various Orthodox charities. But, even to say … [Continue reading]
A fellow blogger described the relationship between depression and the unending search for the right church. But that brought up a slightly different twist in my mind. How do you tell the difference between religiosity and spirituality? Internetmonk … [Continue reading]
Today is a car travel day as I return home. May the Lord bless all of you and prepare you for the Lord's Day. For today, I will simply include a copy of Metropolitan Jonah's message for Sanctity of Life Sunday. It is one of the most balanced pro-life … [Continue reading]
I was recently asked a question concerning art and Christianity. I made some comments in a couple of e-mails. I reprint those e-mails here, having removed all identifying information, and having done some mild editing because I think it expresses a … [Continue reading]
Have you ever had one of those days where it seems as though the words in your mouth as you go to sleep are the simple prayer, "Please Lord, do not let me repeat today!"? Well, yesterday was certainly one of those days for me. I am on a trip to one … [Continue reading]
Thesis: We have the tendency, left without theological discipleship and accountability, to make God into who we think he ought to be. When that version of him fails, it is not as if the true version has failed, but only the version we created. … [Continue reading]
On the blog that I love to read, there is a discussion on ethics. No, not on ethics, per se, but on disagreeing charitably. It is quite a good set of thoughts and I posted the response below on that blog. But, in discussing ethical conflicts, I … [Continue reading]
Let the healing begin! Today is the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Literally millions of people have descended on Washington, DC. The attention of most of the USA is on Washington today, as is the attention of many of the world's government. … [Continue reading]
In honor of this year's Martin Luther King day and in honor of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration tomorrow, I am posting a copy of the letter Rev. King wrote when he was being held in the Birmingham Jail. ======= 16 April 1963 My Dear … [Continue reading]
