I gave this talk as part of the “Orthodoxy on Tap” program. It is designed to take Orthodoxy out to where it can meet people where they are (the fact that that place happens to have good food and drinks is a bonus). While the conversation went in many directions (but not into aliens, […]
Homily Notes: The Sunday after Theophany
January 30, 2014 By
Homily Notes: The Sunday after TheophanyEphesians 4:7-13; St. Matthew 4:12-17 Three Points from today’s scripture lessons: Point One: Darkness vs. Light. Christ came to bring us light. 4:16 “The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.” (quoting Isaiah) […]
A Meditation on MLK Jr and Our Own Cowardice
January 25, 2014 By
The Lord God stands in the midst of the Divine Council and judges among the gods.”How long will you rule unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?Defend the poor and fatherless, maintain the rights of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 82:1-4) […]
From the UOC-USA: Human Dignity and the Basic Rights of Freedom Must be Preserved
January 24, 2014 By
Council of Bishops of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Human Dignity and the Basic Rights of Freedom Must be Preserved Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! It has been only a few weeks, and most recently just two days since the Council of Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA expressed its […]
From the UOC-USA: The use of force, confrontation, and violence will fail to resolve political issues!
January 24, 2014 By
The use of force, confrontation and violence will fail to resolve political issues! Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! The events of the last several days and especially the last several months in the life of independent Ukraine have caused the Council of Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA to call upon […]
Four Orthodox Christian Lessons from MLK Jr
January 17, 2014 By
This is a nice article by Andrew Estocin. Here’s a quote; “Martin Luther King Jr. and Archbishop Iakovos both knew that the human person as the image and likeness of God was a truth worth breaking the law, fighting and (in Rev. King’s case) ultimately dying for. Orthodoxy in America needs this type of courage […]
Homily – “What do you want?” vs. “Who are you?”
January 12, 2014 By
Homily for the Sunday after Christmas [“On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…”] It is common for us to lament the commercialization of Christmas, complaining that we have lost the “reason for the season.” I think this is true. Many of us are thankful that we are on the “Old […]
Orthodox Help on Keeping Resolutions (from Sunday’s bulletin)
January 11, 2014 By
As Orthodox Christians, we can draw on a lot of wisdom on how to improve our lives. As we go into the New Year and all its hopes, let me share some nuggets that I have found useful. Resolution (i.e. “willpower”) is not enough. Our faith is built around this reality. If we want to […]
20140110 Preble on Monastic Vocation
January 10, 2014 By
Christ is born! Glorify Him! Social Media Maven and Monastic, Fr. Peter Preble (Shepherd of Souls) talks with me about the vocation of monasticism in 21st century America. I also snuck in another story by my son, Nicholas. In this one, Kira is engaged in some serious spiritual warfare. Enjoy the show! Check out this […]
2013 Nativity Epistle from the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops outside Ukraine
January 6, 2014 By
PERMANENT CONFERENCE OF UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX HIERARCHS BEYOND THE BORDERS OF UKRAINE Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ 2013/2014 To the Venerable Clergy, Monastics and Faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church beyond the Borders of Ukraine and to our Brothers and Sisters of the Faith in Ukraine: The people who […]
