Today the gospel of the poor widow of Nain leads me to talk about the temtation of making idols of our children. This sets up a wonderful discussion with Professor Juliana Golas (URI, Child Development) about what we can do to raise healthy and … [Continue reading]
Homily (notes) on Lazarus and the Rich Man
November 4, 2012 By
A bit about bad investments. Wasted money – spending money and time on things that don't work out We should avoid bad investments If we get reliable investment tips and warnings, we should take them seriously and act on them! The … [Continue reading]
Why do Orthodox Christians Participate in “Pagan” Activities?
October 29, 2012 By
We have some Jehovah's Witnesses that come by the rectory pretty regularly (you have to admire their persistent optimism!). Theologically, Jehovah's Witnesses are latter-day followers of the heretic Arius: they do not believe that Jesus Christ is the … [Continue reading]
Homily (notes): The Parable of the Sower (St. Luke 8:5-15)
October 28, 2012 By
God explained his own parable, but he waited to explain its real importance in the next parable (found in the version recorded by St. Matthew, not by St. Luke): nothing but the things that grow from the pure seed of God will endure: When confronted … [Continue reading]
Upcoming podcast topics
October 23, 2012 By
I'm a bit swamped right now, but I have some great interviews in the bag and still more scheduled. Two weeks ago, I interviewed Professor Juliana Golas. She is a child development expert (and not just because she has four children) at URI. She … [Continue reading]
Homily – The Woman of Nain Loses (and regains) Her Son
October 23, 2012 By
Lord willing, I'll eventually get to flesh out these notes from my homily. But even if not, maybe you will still find these useful. I'll push it up on the list of things to do if there is enough interest. St. Luke 7:11-16. Now it happened, the day … [Continue reading]
Homily: The Cosmic Implications of the Golden Rule
October 16, 2012 By
St. Luke 6:31-36 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank … [Continue reading]
An Orthodox Plea for Limited Government
October 14, 2012 By
In my last post, I shared my notes for the panel on politics and religion. The talks went well. I only had five minutes, so I didn't get to everything during my presentation. I was, however, able to work most of the main points during the Q & … [Continue reading]
Draft Notes for a Talk on Orthodoxy, Politics, and Religion
October 3, 2012 By
The URI Chaplains' Association, of which I am a member, is putting on a multi-faith panel discussion entitled "The Unmentionables: religion and politics." I get to present the Orthodox experience. Here's a draft of my notes. If you comment quick … [Continue reading]
20120930 Grit, Nutrition, and Chris Masterjohn, PhD
October 2, 2012 By
This episode begins with an explanation of why Jesus calls a desperate woman a "dog" and a discourse on the need for spiritual "grit"; but the vast bulk of the show is given over to a wonderful interview with Chris Masterjohn, a PhD post-doc in … [Continue reading]
