Follow this link. The video, God help me, is cringe worthy. But, Fr Andrew Damick’s response makes it all worthwhile! Read more

by Thomas Eric Ruthford There is only one place a man can ask a moral, religious woman he’s just met to stay for breakfast without getting slapped. It is church coffee hour. Many a Christian single has wished to meet someone at church, both because shared faith gives shared purpose to a relationship and because you automatically have a meeting place for shared activities where you can get to know one another. Church is also a great place to make... Read more

A repeat — an annual posting. How is it that my Creator comes to me?I’m not worthy.To quench is my fate.THIRSTAll can relate.Before Eden thou wast; even before the flood.I parted for Thy people at the behest of Moses, Thy chosen one.I’ve whetted e’ery path man’s trod; every field he’s plo’d.At Thy command I came to be; my rest shall be in Thee.Tell me Lord, what brings Thee to me? I’m not worthy,I must confess.Me? I cleanse from sweat, dirt,... Read more

AFR BLURB: Fr Joseph looks back on the past year and is thankful that the basketball does not determine the wife; that space aliens did not kill him; that Fr Danislav (pictured at left) is not a weekly guest; that Elton John and Lady Gaga were not singing in church at Pascha; that kids go to Camp; and, especially, that God forgives sinners (and fools). Thanks for your support!Click here to support the ministry of Ancient Faith Radio. Click here... Read more

The St Romanos Chorale under the direction of Dr William Attra (pictured here at St George Church) presented a special concert of Orthodox Christmas hymns at St Joseph Antiochian Orthodox Church on December 10, 2011. The concert was recorded and is now presented as a Christmas Special on Ancient Faith Radio. Click HERE to listen! Read more

Here follows links to all the Orthodixie Christmas Podcasts. And a timely reminder: If you enjoy the ministry of Ancient Faith Radio — of your charity, please consider a donation as we near [civil] year’s end. Thank you. (Pics in order, top to bottom: My oldest cheering to victory the Carolina Panthers over the home team last Sunday; my youngest elbowing another play participant; my son just before eating a shark; the unsuspecting — long-suffering — Mrs.) Santa Claus in... Read more

Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and the astronomical event that has more rituals and ceremonies associated with it than any other. It is no coincidence that there are numerous holidays around the solstice, for the timing of these holidays is rooted in ancient religions. There is archaeological evidence that the solstice has been important to human cultures for at least 30,000 years; many ancient stone structures like... Read more

C H R I S T MAS Remember to keep the MASS in Christmas!(I mean, THAT is what it’s all about, no?) Image thanks to Dr. Elena Shoshitaishvili. Read more

Houston has a goodly share of beggars and bridges. Most of the beggars – forgive me this – look the part, at home, if you will, under a bridge. Some, however, do raise an eyebrow and serve to tempt: “Why, he looks perfectly able and healthy – why can’t he get a job?!” That one looked like Santa Claus. Wha-? I said, “That one looked like Santa Claus!” Did you see him? Then I realized I was talking to myself;... Read more

Sal Sberna offers a reflection on his blog, The Kingdom by Force – Life as a crumb on the diskos: I can’t help it. Every year I get sucked into watching one more rendition of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Whether it’s the Muppets, George C. Scott or Patrick Stewart retelling the ubiquitous tale, my heart strings are gently pulled when I see Scrooge’s change of heart after his haunted Christmas Eve. Nothing could be less Christian. Nothing could be... Read more