“Idolatry is committed, not merely by setting up false gods, but also by setting up false devils; by making men afraid of war or alcohol, or economic law, when they should be afraid of spiritual corruption and cowardice.” – G.K. Chesterton I wrote … [Continue reading]
Joint Declaration by Patriarch Kyril and Pope Francis
Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God the Father and the fellowship of the holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Cor 13:13). By God the Father’s will, … [Continue reading]
Vasilopita 2016
Many Orthodox have a New Year’s, or Christmas or Epiphany, custom that has to do with the baking and eating of the Vasilopita (Basilopita). So, what is it? The Vasilopita “is a New Year's Day bread or cake in Greece and many other areas in eastern … [Continue reading]
Christmas 2015
As a priest I have all too often had to deal with parents, or spouses, or close friends, or … who have had to face a situation such as the one above. It is Christmas, but you have just lost someone. It is Christmas, but you are about to … [Continue reading]
Frodo failed, but good won
Frodo is a hero. He was celebrated by Aragorn, King of Gondor. He was celebrated by all the assembled hosts. He was celebrated by his friend and compatriots. But, Frodo failed to complete his mission. In fact, had it not been for Gollum, Frodo would … [Continue reading]
On preaching and temptation
“I do not know whether anyone has ever succeeded in not enjoying praise. And, if he enjoys it, he naturally wants to receive it. And if he wants to receive it, he cannot help but being distraught at losing it. Those who are in love with applause have … [Continue reading]
Judging and 1 Corinthians 6 & 7
A friend of mine asked me: “I would be curious as to how you understand First Corinthians 6-7 where Paul chides the Corinthians for their inability to judge. No one was mature enough. I know he is speaking to the baptized about internal church … [Continue reading]
God, judgment, and repentance
This is a small bit of a continuation from a post from yesterday. Many an Evangelical preacher would agree with the saying above that, "God does not judge Christians because they sinned, but because they do not repent," by Saint Niphon of Constantia. … [Continue reading]
The Desert Fathers and Judgment
"One day Abba Isaac the Theban went to a monastery. He saw a brother committing a sin and he condemned him. When he returned to the desert, an angel of the Lord... came and stood in front of the door of his cell, and said, ‘I will not let you enter.’ … [Continue reading]
Green Eggs and Ham, and Christianity
Do you likegreen eggs and ham? I do not like them,Sam-I-am.I do not likegreen eggs and ham. Would you like themHere or there? I would not like themhere or there.I would not like themanywhere.I do not likegreen eggs and ham.I do not like … [Continue reading]
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