You know the old saying “God works in mysterious ways.” Well, that may be true, but that doesn’t make my confusion over why things happen in my life any better!…
On this Sunday of the Holy Fathers, our Lord Jesus reminds us that "you are the light of the world", not "you should be the light", nor "you can be…
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Life Encouraged on Ancient Faith
Gives us some vital perspectives about an historic and theologically wise attitude towards death and, specifically, the Christian funeral. The truth is the Eastern Orthodox funeral service is one of…
I love that movie! What, you don’t know the movie “The Princess Bride?!” I weep for you! The whole quote is worth recalling: “Life is pain, Highness! Anyone who…
The old saying is “blood is thicker than water” and it seems that every culture has some form of this saying to reinforce the idea that family comes first!
One…
Our ladies group at our parish is putting together a recipe book as a fundraiser for their many ministries. So, one of the leaders approached me and asked “Father, would…
One of the greatest practical jokes ever played on me was when some friends actually hid my car from me while I was at work. As a teenage boy, my…
Politics in the US has really devolved into the competing desires and power of different “groups.” And it seems current political operatives are bound and determined to make sure…
Today our Lord Jesus says He has found more faith in a Roman Centurion than in all Israel.
He goes on to say that many "outsiders" will come to the Kingdom…