The blog of a Cuban who became an Eastern Orthodox priest.
It has become popular in the USA to cite a 99% survival rate for COVID-19. However, this survival rate fits into the saying popularized by Mark Twain that "there are lies, there are damn lies, and then there are statistics." The 99% figure is only … [Continue reading]
No comments to make. This is a video recorded by three Orthodox clergy concerning Memorial Day 2020. I am the first one. Do watch. … [Continue reading]
I enjoy reading fantasy and science fiction. The last few years I have become a fan of urban fantasy. Much urban fantasy is dystopian. One definition goes: "Utopian describes a society that's conceived to be perfect. Dystopian is the exact opposite — … [Continue reading]
“All extremes, except extreme devotion to the Enemy, are to be encouraged.”C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters "Acedia is a paralysis of the soul, a slackness of the mind, a neglect of religious exercises, a hostility to vows taken. ... It is ... a … [Continue reading]
Some people in the world living carelessly have asked me, "We have wives and many social concerns, how could we possibly lead a life of solitude?" I answer them, "Do as much good as you can; do not speak ill of anyone; do not steal; do not lie; do … [Continue reading]
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is applying or translating research findings in our daily patient care practices and clinical decision-making.https://accelerate.uofuhealth.utah.edu/explore/what-is-evidence-based-practice We are in the midst of a … [Continue reading]
CNN posted today an article that is well worth reading. Titled "The dangerous morality behind the 'Open It Up' movement. You can find it by clicking here. You should read that article before reading this post. "One answer to that question -- … [Continue reading]
With an apology, I am simply going to quote a long passage from Orthocath, date unknown. It has to do with the Pascha Liturgy celebrated by the survivors of Dachau in 1945 after they had been freed by American soldiers. It is wise for us to remember … [Continue reading]
This has been an incredibly unusual Holy Week. It has engendered any of various emotions within me. On the one hand, over the last few weeks, I have learned that I am neither a full extrovert nor a full introvert. I knew that I was not a full … [Continue reading]
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of … [Continue reading]
