Rhode Island Orthodox Clergy FellowshipStatement on Same-Sex Marriage We, the clergy of the Orthodox Churches of Rhode Island, express our disappointment over recent developments concerning the status of marriage in our country and in our state. Specifically, we disapprove our state legislature’s vote in favor of and signing into law the practice of same-sex marriage. […]
Class. The ABC’s of Salvation through Christ and His Orthodox Church (why do we have all this stuff?)
September 19, 2013 By
Our Faith: Orthodox Christianity at St. Michael’sWoonsocket, Rhode Island Opening Prayer: O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, who is everywhere present and fills all things; come and abide in us, cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.. Opening Scripture: Psalm 8; Ephesians 2: 1-10 Summary of Scripture: The Glory, […]
20130910 Fr. John Peck on Vocations and Preparedness
September 12, 2013 By
In this episode, Fr. John and Fr. Anthony share their friendship and love of Christ and His Church with you. They talk about vocations (Fr. John is the manager of the popular “Good Guys Wear Black” website and Fr. Anthony is the Director of Vocations for the UOC-USA), self-care and parish-care for priests and their […]
Some thoughts on the priestly vocation (impediments and advice)
September 10, 2013 By
The following represents my own personal reflections and are not necessarily representative of anyone else’s opinions. I focus on the UOC-USA because it is the Church I serve and the example I know best. With some minor modifications, these probably work for other Churches and dioceses, as well. I look forward to your comments. Requirements […]
My notes for the talk on Moral Psychology
August 8, 2013 By
I had hoped to find time to write these up properly – but two moths later I haven’t! So here it is, mis-spellings, poor grammar, and all! Notes for a talk on Orthodoxy, Ritual and Moral Psychology Warning: I use the words “conservative” and “liberal” throughout this talk. I am not talking about Republicans and […]
Podcast: 20130807 Being a Hero and Moral Psychology
August 8, 2013 By
This podcasts begins with advice for young people to become heroes. The rest is devoted to introducing listeners to some findings in moral psychology and their relevance to Orthodoxy (hint- it’s about ritual/Orthopraxis). Lord willing, I’ll be devoting more podcasts to devloping these themes. Here are the notes for the moral psychology talk (alas it […]
Moral Psychology, Orthodoxy, and Ritual (video)
June 23, 2013 By
Here is a link to the YouTube Video of the talk. YouTube Blurb: Sometimes it seems like religious conservatives and liberals are speaking a different language when it comes to morality. Framing plays an issue as both groups try to establish which moral category best fits the given issue, but this doesn’t really explain the […]
Moral Psychology, Orthodoxy, and Ritual (handout)
June 23, 2013 By
Notes for a talk on Orthodoxy, Ritual and Moral Psychology (YouTube video here) Warning: I use the words “conservative” and “liberal” throughout this talk. I am not talking about Republicans and Democrats. If you think I am talking about politics your will miss the point of the talk. I am talking about psychology, morality, and […]
Homily: How to be a Man
June 16, 2013 By
Homily: advice to my oldest son, graduating from high school Introduction Be a hero – the right man in the right place at the right time, prepared to get things done. But how do you do that? It doesn’t just happen on it’s own. Too many men are too lazy or vice-ridden to step up […]
Homily – The Blind Man, Mythology, and Tradition
June 9, 2013 By
The Man Born Blind – on mythology and truth (St. John 9:1-38) I love mythology. I love the stories, the heros, their virtues, their flaws, and the different messes they try to work themselves out of. From the strength of Hercules and the passion of Achilles; to the asceticism of Qui-Gon Ginn, the optimism of […]
