by Fr. John A. Peck I am an artist, so you should believe me when I say that there are few body parts as ugly as feet. Feet aren’t pretty. Among beginning artists, they are hard to render accurately and take some time to get right. Isaiah tells us How beautiful are the feet of […]
How to Avoid Holiday Depression
by Fr. Nektarios Serfes Over the years, I’ve seen many of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffer from ‘holiday’ depression. It is not uncommon. I have found that the Nativity Fast, when sedulously applied, lifts this spiritual malaise and depression with great effectiveness. Likewise, I have seen, and continue to see, those who complain […]
Day 18: Feet
The topic for Monday, December 2 – Day 18 of our 30 (40) Days of Blogging is FEET I am an artist, so believe me when I say that feet are one of the least attractive parts of the anatomy. The Bible says alot about feet, actually, and my favorite among those verses is How […]
Muslims Slaughter Over 70 Christians In Nigeria – Media Silent
The more the West ignores jihad, the higher the body count. Suspected Muslim herdsmen slaughtered 37 Christians in coordinated attacks on four Plateau state villages early this morning after Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 34 Christians in Borno state earlier this month, sources said. In attacks on the four predominantly Christian villages that started […]
Christianity & Importance
A quote from C.S. Lewis One must keep on pointing out that Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance, and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important. from his writing, God in the Dock.
An Old Rabbinic Saying
Let us remember that the word “Eucharist” literally means “Thanksgiving.” “In the coming Messianic age all sacrifices will cease but the sacrifice of thanksgiving, which will never cease.” Midrash Vayikra Rabbah 9:7 Welcome to the Messianic Age.
Christianity & Comfortability
A quote from C.S. Lewis I didn’t go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity. from his writing, God in the Dock.
How To Carve A Turkey Like A Man – And The One Thing You Must Do To Pull It Off
by Fr. John A. Peck This Thursday is National Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America, and a great national holiday. STEP ONE, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING This is the one thing you must do to get it right, so pay attention. Unlike those ‘other blogs’ that make you wait until the end […]
‘Largest Massacre of Christians in Syria’ Ignored by American Propagandist Media
by Raymond Ibrahim Let’s just call it what it is. The worldwide persecution of Christians continues, mass-murder supported by the current U.S. President, his administration and our Congress. The worst Christian massacre—complete with mass graves, tortured-to-death women and children, and destroyed churches—recently took place in Syria, at the hands of the U.S.-supported jihadi “rebels”; and […]
Faith In A Can
by Fr. John A. Peck “What is in this can?” This is how I begin my class on faith for catechumens. You see, the faith question is not about God, it’s about us. Let me explain.