A while back — HERE — I mentioned the Antiochian Archdiocese’s Department of Missions and Evangelism was sponsoring a contest to see who could write the best 30-second or less explanation of what the Orthodox Church is, essentially an Orthodox “elevator speech”. Well … Entries are in … go HERE to vote. Read more

Fr Danislav Gregorio is no stranger to the Orthodixie Podcast – twice before, I have interviewed him about his publishing efforts. First, there was 2007’s An Empty Church is a Peaceful Church – and, just last year, I sat down with Fr Danislav to talk about his last book: Speedy Sacraments for Liturgical Losers. Well folks, it seems Fr Danislav has been busy! He stopped by the Orthodixie Studio today to hawk his new publication – a rather ambitious project... Read more

“Oh, come on! What Sad News?” “I hope it’s not about hats.” “Hel-llllo-o-o-o-o-oo! Anyone still here? Come on in … Sad News!“ Hearing the News; abandoned canoes. Stragglers dally by the water slide (click to enlarge). Punching bag for anger management, following the News. Prayers offered, in hopes the Good News proves Sad News a fable. A sad man faces Dodge Ball desertion … following the News. “I heard there was sad news … ?” “You kiddin’ me? What Sad... Read more

Looks like this guy stole the horse out from under … him. Some cowboys have a wider stance than others. Man-with-no-horse found that funny. Trae got guns. (Only in Oklahoma.) Don’t let this little filly fool ya! But these here cowpokes are good eggs. Looks like a mean crowd done crashed the corral. Deputy Dawg, I’d say. To serve and protect the women folk … … sometimes ya gotta lock up the crazies. More pics to come! Here’s an audio... Read more

Obviously, everyone got the: MEMO. Oh, and after breakfast, assemble for the Camp Group Pic. Wait. Wait. Wait. Whatchewlookinat? First, a song by the Counselors: Lean on Me. Father Time passes by … By the way: Hi, Miss Sandy! I‘d suggest, when you’re not strong, leaning on this Chick. Good grief! “I take that back about leaning on me!” Awwww. Kinda weird. But, awwwww anyhow. More pics to come! Here’s an audio snapshot of CSR Session One: The Orthodixie Podcast... Read more

‘Member when I said Eddie could get darker? He did. Color Wars this year was between the Yellow Team … … and the Black Team. After a spirited lunch, the “warriors” headed outside under a beautiful Oklahoma sky. Did I mention the temps were over one hundred all week? Still, the games went on; Angle Ball being one of the hottest contests. In the end, Yellow prevailed. More pics to come! Here’s an audio snapshot of CSR Session One: The... Read more

Get up at 4:20 AM … check! Celebrate 50th birthday with family at 5:00 AM … check! Serve Typica with Communion for the Campers at 6:00 AM … check! Hit the road on a bus, for an 8-hour ride, with 30 kids bound for Camp St Raphael at 7:20 AM … check! Did Adam and Eve have bellybuttons? Wait. What? Here’s a 2011 audio snapshot of CSR #1: The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. More Camp Pics forthcoming! Read more

Fr Mark by day. Fr Mark by night. Paul Fuller, day and night. Breaking the ice … … on the first night. Counselors jumping into it. Five guys … … with mouth … … agape. Where’s Jesus?(Click to enlarge.) Found Him! It’s a serious place … … don’t let the smiles fool ya. I mean, check out that serious “line judge”! Folks kept asking, “Where’s Basil?” Problem was, he’d grown a foot or so since last year (shown here with... Read more

It was Saturday evening, June 25th; the Huneycutts, having just returned from North Carolina, were attending a graduation party at St George Church. It was getting late — especially for an old man who was to get up early the next morning, on his 50th birthday, to ride 8 hours on a bus with 30 kids for a week’s stay at Camp St Raphael. I whispered to my wife: “I’m going to sneak over there to say ‘Hi’ to Alvaro,... Read more

Before heading out the door for a week at Camp St Raphael, I can’t resist posting a pic of our gang at the recent Parish Life Conference in Shreveport, Louisiana. (This is like a proud papa post; click to enlarge.) For more pics of recent events at St Joseph, Houston go HERE. Read more