Check out a new podcast from an old friend of mine, Fr David Smith. Read more

As I was walking down the street one dayA man came up to me and asked me what the time was that wason my watch, yeahAnd I saidDoes anybody really know what time it isI don’tDoes anybody really carecareIf so I can’t imagine whyabout timeWe’ve all got time enough to cryOh no, no You’ll show your age, of course, if you recognize those classic lyrics by the 70’s rock back Chicago – back when bands actually had a horn section.... Read more

Wait a minute! This Orthodixie Podcast sounds as familiar as an old song … Check it out! The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio.Still pecking away, finishing up a manuscript, prayers coveted. Image Source Read more

Another podcast script found while digging through files … So I’m filling the car with gas on my way to Vespers last Saturday when a woman approaches me saying she’s on her way to church and asks if I can spare two dollars. I said, “Sure – what, you need some candle money?” “Oh no, she replies, I’m gonna get a cup of coffee.” As I give her the dough, I ask: “Your church charges for coffee?” “You betcha! We... Read more

God being my helper, I shall be with the fine folks of St George, El Paso, for a Lenten Retreat this weekend. Blog updates, podcast, and comment approval shall be delayed. Prayers coveted. Image Source Read more

While cleaning out old files, I found the following excerpt from December 2004 … Tonight I was fortunate enough – blessed – to be present for the Enthronement of His Grace, BASIL, Bishop of Wichita and Mid-America. I’m just getting back into the hotel room as I’m punching out these words. No time yet to process. But I do know it’s August in Antioch. The images … St George Cathedral was dimly lighted for the Vespers service. The clergy –... Read more

The Feast of the Annunciation & the Veneration of the CrossThis year the two feasts coincide: Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, the Week of the Cross, is March 25th, the Annunciation. In her wisdom, the Church calls for the Holy Cross to be placed on an analogion in the center of the nave throughout this middle week of Lent so that we, who are likely at this point to be fatigued by fasting and in danger of faltering,... Read more

Feverishly working toward completion of a manuscript, cleaning out old files, I came across the following interview which originally aired on Ancient Faith Radio: “I’ve just been informed that our special guest today, Dr Barsanuphius Indadark has just arrived: Dr Indadark! Pleasure to see you, come on in … have a seat.” Woof! Woof! “Oh! I see you’ve brought along your dog!” Woof! “Dr Indadark? Hold on a sec … what’s that?” My secretary has just informed me that Dr... Read more

Chicago is a big town with lots of churches and it’s a virtual Baskin-Robbins of Orthodoxy! They have 21 Greek parishes, not to mention the Russians, Arabs, and Serbs. Be that as it may, I couldn’t believe my eyes when, traveling there recently, riding down the road on the way to a Lenten Retreat, I thought I saw a billboard saying: O.U.C.H. – Orthodox Urgent Care Hospital … Your complete health recovery center for those little accidents which happen in... Read more

I’m currently hastening toward a deadline on a new book and cleaning out old files. In the process, I came across the following portion of a podcast script from September 2008. Religion as Baseball Calvinists believe the game is fixed. Lutherans believe they can’t win, but trust the Scorekeeper. Quakers won’t swing. Unitarians can catch anything. Amish walk a lot. Pagans sacrifice. Jehovah’s Witnesses are thrown out often. Televangelists get caught stealing. Episcopalians pass the plate. Evangelicals make effective pitches.... Read more