I’ve been a fan of Alton Brown since his “Romancing the Bird” episode of Good Eats. I doubled my respect for him when I saw him wear a kilt and do an episode on making haggis. He is one of the most creative, celebrated and recognizable faces on the Food TV Network. (Remember, She-who-must-be-obeyed is […]
Where Will You Be?
by Fr. Stephen Supica February 2nd is the feast of the Meeting (or Presentation) of Our Lord in the Temple. Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, having taken on our human nature in the womb of the Virgin Mary, permits Himself to be brought as a forty-day-old infant to the Temple to fulfill the Old […]
Origin of the Word “Goodbye”
As we are about to embark on a New Year, and say “Goodbye” to the old, I thought this article was most appropriate. God be with you! Few people are aware that the origin of the farewell greeting “goodbye” has its origin in a parting prayer: “God be with ye.” To understand this, it is […]
Formed In The Tradition
by Fr. Stephen Freeman Thinking of raising Christian children (in the light of St. Silouan’s family experience), I offer these few thoughts. The Nativity season offers many opportunities for families to be guided by Holy Tradition – just as we are also swamped by the distorting demands of commercial culture. May God guard our children […]
Christians Should Share Their Faith At Christmas
Originally entitled “Atheists and Christmas” by Stephanie Samuel, Christian Post In a newly released Christmas guide, atheists recount stories of traditional Christmas celebrations despite secular leaders’ belief that non-believers should steer clear of the Dec. 25th holiday. The Atheist’s Guide to Christmas features 42 celebrity freethinkers in the United States and Europe who open up […]
In Defense Of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is completely biblical in origin.
The Christmas Tree and Orthodox Tradition
By Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos of Nafpaktos For more on the specific Christian origins of the Christmas Tree, see the article, In Defense of the Christmas Tree. I suspect that the custom of decorating a tree at Christmas time is not simply a custom which came to us from the West and which we should replace […]
Tradition & the Twelve Days of Christmas
by Fr. Hans Jacobse What happens when we try to secularize Christmas, and why Orthodox Christians need to remain faithful to their traditions. In the Christian tradition of both east and west, the twelve days of Christmas refer to the period from Christmas Day to Theophany. The days leading up to Christmas were for preparation; […]
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 […]
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.