Administrators at the College of William & Mary, responding to months of harsh criticism from alumni, ordered the immediate return of a cross to the Williamsburg school’s historic Wren Chapel yesterday. What was it that made the chapel “historic?” (Just because it’s old doesn’t make it holy.) Alumni angered by the removal of the cross in October threatened to withhold millions of dollars of donations — including a $12 million gift. At first reading I thought: “What’s wrong with October?”... Read more

I don’t know if I know her or not, such is the blogosphere, but it’s nice to have another Orthodox voice / female perspective at Dree’s World. Fr Andrew, I know. I have the pleasure, when back home, of serving in his home parish. He and others have put up a new site — Christ in the Mountains. Finally, there’s Fr James Early. About his venture into blogging, he writes: “I myself was originally skeptical about blogs. My sinful and... Read more

When the Saracens told the generals that Mahomet was a true prophet and Christ was not, the generals asked them: “If two men were to quarrel about a field, with one saying:’It’s mine!,’ and the other saying: ‘No; it’s mine!,’ and one had many witnesses that it was his field and the other had not a single witness but himself, what would you say – whose field was it?” The Saracens replied: “His, of course, who had the many witnesses.”... Read more

I don’t have Cable, so y’all will have to suffer the show without me. You know the show — the overly hyped Discovery Channel’s airing of James “JC” Cameron’s earth shakingly titanic discovery which claims mo’ betta nuttiness (just in time for the Bunny … the Bunny … ewh, I love the Bunny)? Which does, of course, raise a question: If Cameron’s claims are true, what affect will it have on chocolate sales this time next month? Though I wish... Read more

He ate every night. He fasted from oil every lenten period. As a confessor he was not strict about fasting, though when it concerned himself, he was very strick. One day someone gave him a little chocolate and told him it was fastworthy. He took it in his hand, looked at it closely and said, “Just to be sure, take it back!” Another time some people where discussing politics at a certain house. “So, what do you say, Father?” they... Read more

Jim Kushiner, Executive Editor of Touchstone, writes: “I have a very special appeal to make at this time: I have to begin making staff cuts, but we can avoid this if we can somehow find $18,000 in the next week or so. I’ve spent time cutting some expenses; some writers have kindly chosen to donate their articles in current issues of Touchstone. The amount of money needed would be a lot more had we not received good news this week... Read more

Saute until tender:3 Tbsp oil1 lg onion (diced)2 med green peppers (diced) Add:3 c. tomato sauce1 1/2 Tbsp chile powder (or more)1/8 tsp black pepper1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp (salad) mustard1 Tbsp honeySimmer together over low heat about 20 minutes. Brown in another skillet:3 Tbsp oil1 1/2 lbs firm tofu (crumbled)5 Tbsp tamariWhen tofu is well browned and has absorbed flavoring, add tomato sauce.Serve on buns (or rice)._______________________ While we’re at it … here’s some more Lenten recipes (scroll down)... Read more

Man tries to cash $50,000 check from God! HT Drudge Read more

Thank God, not many of my journals have survived prior to 1992. It’s a bit disappointing, even shocking, to look back and mourn the naiveté, lack of discernment, sins of youth, and things that hindsight whispers are best left undone. Preserve them for posterity? Fuhgetaboutit! Reading The Thrill of the Chaste – Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On is like a clandestine encounter with a gutsy gal’s diary. The gal is Dawn Eden, and she’s got a story to... Read more

“National Review’s Dave Konig has released new information that somehow the filmmakers forgot to mention Monday.” From GetReligion Read more