I once saw a bumper sticker that read: “We don’t talk Southern because we have to, we talk this way because we can!” I’m in Alaska — hoping to blog pics, but my software is acting up at the moment. In the meantime, here’s a FWD from blog reg, Keith. Enjoy! Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don’t “HAVE” them, you “PITCH” them. Only a Southerner knows how many... Read more

God willing, I shall depart for Kodiak, Alaska tomorrow morning,Thursday the 23rd, to lead a Lenten Retreat — The Two Trees: Passions & Virtues — this weekend at St Herman Seminary. This will be my first visit to Alaska and I have no expectations (unless you count awe and wonder). It is my hope to do a little photo blogging while there, but I’m not sure of Net — or time — availability. Otherwise, see y’all next week. Click HERE... Read more

“My God is Mother” Billboard Incenses Orthodox Episcopal ClergyBy David W. Virtue DETROIT, MI (3/20/2006)– A billboard erected by the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan which read; “My God is Mother” and “I am an Episcopalian” with a picture of a woman reading a bible, and the diocesan website address, so incensed a group of orthodox clergy that the diocese was forced to bring it down. The billboard, by its appearance and content so outraged Fr. Steven J. Kelly, SSC, rector... Read more

We will ask him if he has changed his mind about being a Christian. If he has, we will forgive him, because Islam is a religion of tolerance. Huh? MORE HERE: Christian Faces Death for Converting to Christianity But, of course … LONDON, England — The Anglican Church in Wales has apologized to Muslims after a cartoon satirizing the Prophet Mohammed was printed in its Welsh-language magazine. Story. HT News Forum Read more

Should the Lord tarry, what shall be said of the current day? We have moved beyond “all things are relative” to an age of anarchy. There are even Christians who support a “live and let live” attitude that would have been unimaginable 50 — even 30 — years ago. I sometimes come off as preachy and reactionary — especially when I lack facts and am consumed with emotion. Given this, I’ve often reflected the truth in the saying, “You preach... Read more

Bubba and Junior were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up. A blond lady walked by and asked what they were doing. “We’re supposed to find the height of the flagpole,” said Bubba, “but we don’t have a ladder.” The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement & announced, “Eighteen feet, six inches,” and walked away. Junior... Read more

Thanks to FWD from female parishioner, Carmin. Read more

by Sandro MagisterROMA, March 9 2006 – The island of Cyprus was the first destination of the “special mission” that the Holy Spirit entrusted to Paul and Barnabas, according to what is written in the Acts of the Apostles, in chapter 13. On the island they found a Roman governor, Sergius Paulus, “an intelligent man who wanted to hear the word of God and believed, deeply shaken by the teaching of the Lord.” But if Paul and Barnabas were to... Read more

To the Reverend Clergy of our parishes Dearly beloved brothers in the Lord, With this letter, we, the hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas, wish to share with you some disturbing observations concerning the destruction of many lives in our nation, as explicit sexual content becomes increasingly available through a variety of technologies … HT Orthodoxy Today In a related item … Hey teens! How do you know if you’re ready for sex? Here’s... Read more

The following post, concerning the struggle toward reconciliation of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and the Moscow Patriarchate, was written by the Dean of St John the Baptist Cathedral (ROCOR) in Washington, DC. This is part of the preparations for ROCOR’s upcoming All-Diaspora Council in May. It is a long, wise and inspiring article. How Are We Preparing for the All-Diaspora Council? One of the distinguishing characteristics of a great people is its ability to get up on... Read more