Finally, after months of thinking and tinkering, the ministry commonly known as The Prayer Discipline has a presence on the World Wide Web. Many thanks to the volunteer labours of Nicholas Finzer who has tolerated a host of emails from me, and has developed a very helpful resource for the members of St Philip’s Prayer Discipline. Soon, members will be able to log in and make prayer requests (updated weekly). The Antiochian parishes are currently listed in HTML and will... Read more

To the tune of the Flobots’ “Handlebars” —I can say my prayers with my icons nowmy icons nowmy icons now I can say my prayers with more icons nowmore icons nowmore icons now * * * Actually, though tempted, I did not use a song parody in this week’s podcast; but it is about icons found in an icon corner and, essentially, conversion thanks to the prayers of the Saints.The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. Image Source Read more

O Master Who lovest mankind, King of the ages and Bestower of good things, Who hast destroyed enmity and givest peace to the human race: Grant peace even now unto all Thy servants who dwell in the lands of the Caucasus. Establish among our nations love one for another; quell every uprising; and allay all dissent and temptations. Grant unto them, O Lord, health and oneness of mind, protect them from all tribulations, afflictions and sudden death; bring an end... Read more

The man who posed that question is currently unwilling to unavailable for comment. BUT, there’s a whole lotta TRUTH in this video. Enjoy! Read more

More than 100,000 people have been displaced due to the conflict in Georgia. SCOBA’s “International Orthodox Christian Charities” is distributing essential food and hygiene supplies to families in Georgia, and is working with the Russian Orthodox Church to assist refugees in North Ossetia. To donate to IOCC and for further information of its activities in the region — and throughout the world — go HERE. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — International Orthodox Christian Charities – IOCC – distributed emergency food and hygiene... Read more

This just in … it’s none other than … John McCain! More later … (here) In the meantime, check out Staretz Sells Sea Shells in the See Store. Also, Dixie has CHANGED. Then, something serious from a guy who knows: “For a decade, some of us have warned about the folly of getting into Russia’s space and getting into Russia’s face. The chickens of democratic imperialism have now come home to roost—in Tbilisi.” Here. Read more

Personally, I find all the continued hoopla over athletes posing “slit eyes” to be a bit over the top (even in the age of Aquarius Oprah). My my. For such a hyped-up oversensitive sex-soaked society we sure miss the boat on the important things. Like this for example: “California’s highest court was unanimous in its decision on Monday that Christian doctors may not refuse to perform artificial insemination for homosexual patients.” Or, this — “The state high court said the... Read more

Last week I had the pleasure of leading a Couples Retreat at St Joseph Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas. This week’s podcast offers a glimpse of some of the funnier moments, taken from a version of “The Newlywed Game,” from that Retreat … The Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. Image Source Read more

Therefore, O Lady, generously share your mercy and your graces with all your people, your inheritance. Rescue us from the terrors that encompass us. See how many dangers of all kinds afflict us, from our own people and from strangers, from within and without. Through your power turn everything for the best. Bring mutual calm between fellow citizens at home, and drive away those who attack like wild beasts from outside. Bestow your aid and healing on us to counteract... Read more

Thanks to FWD from Matushka Elizabeth Perdomo — who writes: “Watch this wonderfully fun YouTube Olympics Water Sports spoof done by our Orthodox Homeschooling friends, the Rovny family from up in Weatherford, Texas. Enjoy!” Read more