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. … [Continue reading]
Faith In A Can
Calculating Christmas
William J. Tighe on the Story Behind December 25 In this, one of my favorite articles, William Tighe explodes the notion we were all taught in public school about the ‘Christianization’ of a pagan festival for the date of Christmas. He uses … [Continue reading]
In Church Is The One Thing Needful
By St. John of Kronstadt Here in church is the one thing needful; here is a refuge from vanity and the storms of life; here is the calm harbor for souls seeking salvation; here is incorrupt food and drink for souls; here is the light, which … [Continue reading]
What Is Glory?
by Fr. John A. Peck If I have any part of this story wrong, I defer to Fr. Michael Oleksa to set the record right. This is it as well as I can remember it, with apologies to him. This really happened. As a student at St. Herman Seminary in Kodiak, … [Continue reading]
On The Nativity Fast: Preparation For The Soul
from Monachos.Net 'Make ready, O Bethlehem: let the manger be prepared, let the cave show its welcome. The truth has come, the shadow has passed away...' The herald of the pending miracle begins. It is the Eve of the Nativity as these words … [Continue reading]
Life Skill: How to Open a Can Without a Tool
From Crazy Russian Hacker I thought this was so simple and so important that I'm reposting it here. Simple, effective - easy even! It could save your life... and the life of a cat. … [Continue reading]
Vanity
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. - Proverbs 31:30 … [Continue reading]
None Dare Call It Fascism
by John C. Goodman Here is something that is odd. For the past six years President Obama and the Democrats in Congress have waged a relentless attack on the health insurance industry. In the most recent iteration, the president assures us he is not … [Continue reading]
On Fasting
Let prayer accompany fasting and bring the refreshing benefit of God's grace to a thirsty, weary soul! by St. Nikolai Velimirovich With fasting I gladden my hope in You, my Lord, Who are to come again. Fasting hastens my preparations for Your … [Continue reading]
The War Over Christian Beards
You're more likely to see a beard in the pulpit today than at any time since the 1800s. But beards—especially among clergy—were once serious, symbolic matters. They separated East from West during the Great Schism, priests from laity during the … [Continue reading]