Sometimes we become so accustomed to bad news from a particular country that we sometimes fail to note the good news that can also come out. There is some very good news out of Mexico that actually puts that country ahead of the United States in one … [Continue reading]
On denominational claims
Well, I have been gone for a couple of weeks, but I am back. I will simply post the cartoon below for your enjoyment. It comes from the website http://thomasthedoubter.com/. … [Continue reading]
Feast Day of the Holy Cross 2011
Today is the Eve of the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross. Below are some quotes from the Early Church Fathers on the Cross. The first one is from Saint John Chrysostom. BUT let us with a clear voice, shouting both loud and high, cry out and … [Continue reading]
9/11 Tenth anniversary
Yes, I remember 9/11. Like everyone else who was an adult in the USA back then, I remember where I was. I was in Birmingham, AL and I was at home. I was a priest in charge of a Spanish-speaking mission for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama and visitor … [Continue reading]
Gentleness and Saint Seraphim of Sarov
Saint Seraphim of Sarov is my patron saint. There are various sayings attributed to him which are backed up by the way in which he lived his life. One set of them treats the subject of gentleness: You cannot be too gentle, too kind. Shun even … [Continue reading]
Remember the victims of 9/11, a request from Metropolitan Philip
His Eminence Metropolitan Philip asks that every parish of the Antiochian Archdiocese hold a Trisagion service at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy this Sunday, September 11th, 2011 to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks on this, the … [Continue reading]
Follow-up baby boomers and crime rate
After my recent post on baby boomers and the crime rate, one of the readers made a very good comment: I’m having a difficult time following the argument leading to the conclusion that Baby Boomers caused the rise in crime indicated on the graph. … [Continue reading]
Heartstrings and the VA
Working at the VA means that your heartstrings get tugged on a regular basis. Whether it is the sight of a veteran young enough to be your son or daughter, but scarred or missing a limb, or whether it is the sight of an older veteran who is no longer … [Continue reading]
Baby Boomers and the crime rate
The statistics above are rather interesting statistics. Despite the fact that they come from the Wikipedia, I have gone to the website of the FBI and confirmed some of the figures in order to ensure that they are graphed correctly. Most baby boomers … [Continue reading]
Culture of honor, the South, and understanding
Various comments prompted me to wait a couple of days and think before posting again. You see, while the concept of culture does help to explain various behaviors and attitudes that one sees in different parts of the world, even in different parts of … [Continue reading]
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