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By some strange electronic quirk, I received the following email. After reading it, knowing that we near the Lenten struggle, I felt it an instructive warning, since during the Lenten season we are subject to increased temptations. To: Slobglomerus From: Master Trainer Infernus...

Okay, I'm not trying to start a firestorm here, although I think it is a possibility. In another thread the discussion went to the fact that Orthodoxy is the Church and other religious institutions are not. So here's my fireworks question for the day: Suppose that eternal life is open to...

I'm not quite sure what to think about this video inasmuch as I am still learning the Orthodox faith two years after my chrismation. Please watch and dissect for me what is being said here.

I have the immense privilege of singing in the Diocesan Choir of Washington DC. Last night we gave a concert. The singers are magnificent, and I am humbled to be counted among them. At the end, we received a standing ovation. It was an incredible night. Here, for your enjoyment, is the video...

I was reading a post in which the writer took issue with a theologian who described sexual pleasure as "a foretaste of heaven." Ultimately, the writer, who is Roman Catholic, stated that sex is for procreation only. He seemed considerably outraged at the idea of sexual pleasure within the...

In a recent interview, Rod Dreher discusses the recent Declaration entitled “Fiducia Supplicans” with Metropolitan Hilarion: In the course of the discussion of this document, and the fallout from it, it is mentioned that there are Catholics who are leaving the Roman Church because this is...

Salvation. Free gift or do we earn it? I am posting this not to create discussion or argument. Rather, I am trying to understand the conflict I have between what I read in the Bible and what the Fathers and saints of the Church teach. I am posting this because I am open to correction, and I...

This was posted in a discussion of Calvinism by those who were formerly Calvinist:

Is there any official teaching, either in the Church per se, or within the writings of The Ladder, on what happens to those who are pulled off The Ladder?

And now, I am a singer in the Diocesan Choir of the cathedral in Washington D.C.! Went to my first practice today. What a fine group of singers! The music is wonderful and I'm looking forward to the first concert in which I get to sing! The humorous thing for me is that when I introduced...

I am listening to a free audio podcast by Fr. Josiah Trenham called "Demonology - Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle." I am really having a hard time with some of the things that he is saying. For instance: "If we are going to be saved, if we are going to succeed as disciples of...

PLEASE - RESPONSES FROM ORTHODOX BELIEVERS ONLY! THANK YOU! I have composed a letter to my priest and wonder if I should go ahead and give it to him? Here is the letter: Part of me says to at least indicate my interest in the diaconate and part of me can find a dozen reasons I should...

I hope what I am about to share makes some sense. After a year of being immersed in the Orthodox faith through the various services of the Church, the readings of the lives of the saints, and comparing my own life to theirs, I am both shocked and challenged by my own life. You see, in the...

Okay, guys, I'm not trying to make my Orthodoxy be something based on being an anti-Catholic bigot, but when I read stuff like this: The Brown Scapular is a small garment made of two pieces of brown wool, joined by strings and worn over the shoulders. It was first made known by Our Lady...

This appeal was posted on Facebook by a dear friend of mine who is a former convert and now an OCA priest. He ministers in Williamsport PA. I know him and trust him. Please consider helping this priest to get out of his situation. https://www.givesendgo.com/GADND?sharemsg=display

Yesterday, during the Paschal Hymn to the Theotokos, I got so emotional I couldn't sing. Just stood there with tears of joy running down my cheeks. What a beautiful and joyful hymn! As I stood there, composing myself, I could easily imagine all heaven singing along in praise of our most holy...

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Well, glory to God, tomorrow will be my chrismation anniversary. However . . . I am still struggling with a really BAD marriage. I have been hanging in there, trying to see that this marriage is for the purpose of our Lord teaching me things like patience and...

I was getting ready for the reading of the Book of Acts last night, prior to Liturgy, and a asked Fr. David if he knew what this coming Sunday is. He immediately responded "Is it your anniversary?" Yes, one year chrismated into the fullness of the Christian faith. One glorious, wonderful...

Arroz Y Frijoles (Rice and Beans) I believe it was Presbyteria Frederica Matthews-Greene who said that a Chinese restaurant was an Orthodox believer's best friend! I have also found Indian restaurants to be very Lenten friendly!

I am reworking my book on the Covenant of God and hope to republish it in the near future. Here is the forward to it: FORWARD In the pages which follow, I offer to Orthodox Christians material which I hope will be helpful in your evangelization effort if you should find yourself someday...