While all about on October 31st is spooky … One may find annual refuge at St George, Houston. Wait! There’s the priest now!What? You don’t recognize him? (More will be revealed.) Arrgh! We don’t wear no scary costumes!Get me, Mate? Yes, it’s true, on this night, I’m fairy certain you can dress up however you wish: Yes – fairy, No – Scary. Here’s Jack … without the box. … and dual smiles — here … … and there! Uh oh!... Read more

Clergy following the Feast Day Liturgy, October 20th, at St Jonah of Manchuria Orthodox Church, from left: Fr John Filipovich of St Michael; Fr John Whiteford of St Jonah; Fr Matthew MacKay of St Joseph; Fr Joseph Huneycutt of St George. I took this picture of the Missuz & the Baby because Lily’s eyes matched their shirts, or vice versa. (Sometimes life is just grand 🙂 Coming up later today … Pics from last night’s All Saints Party at St... Read more

This attractive exposition of current, yet timeless, anthropological issues is distinguished by its clarity of vision and originality of expression. As the book unfolds, it becomes increasingly evident that the unbroken Tradition of the Church is the sole key to understanding God’s revelation to man. Because the author has so firmly placed his trust in the holiness of this Tradition, his thinking, both creative and inspired, elucidates the charismatic character of the way of salvation which leads to the renewal... Read more

Sundance Film reviewer Ty Burr wrote: “The Monastery” … was another surprisingly engrossing documentary in this year’s strong line-up. It’s about a very old Danish man, the redoubtable Mr. Vig (at left), who wants to deed his castle to the Russian Orthodox church. He writes to Moscow, they send out a delegation of nuns to check the place out, and so this often funny, ultimately moving story begins. The place is falling down, Mr. Vig is a human relic, and... Read more

TODAY is the 89th anniversary of the falling asleep in Christ of Father Nicola Yanney of St George/Kearney, NE, the first priest ordained by St Raphael of Brooklyn following his consecration to the sacred episcopacy on March 13th, 1904. Until his repose Father Nicola was the only resident priest to serve the territory which is now our Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America. He was tonsured a Reader by St Raphael at St Nicholas Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY on March 17th,... Read more

Have you ever known a staunch rule follower? I mean someone who seems obsessed, good and bad, with following rules? Me? Hey, I’m a lists person. I like to check things off. Did this, done that, need to do that … Back when I did my clinical training at a state mental hospital my fellow chaplains joked that when I died, I’d check that (Life) off the list, too! And, if you promise not to pick on me, I’ll admit... Read more

Fr Joseph Huneycutt’s book, DEFEATING SIN – Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever, provides a deep exploration of the Passions and the Virtues. It is also serves as a wonderful spiritual tool for making a good confession. Fr Joseph’s work was implemented at Camp St Thekla, where we used the concept in our Christian Education program. The campers and staff were blessed to be able to come to a deeper understanding of the Passions and Virtues and learn how to... Read more

Click the link for a Priest’s wife’s take on the whole “outting” of Dumbledore thing. Read more

Geronta, many people return home from work stressed out.I suggest to men that if they can, they should find an open church after work, go in, light a candle and stay inside for ten to fifteen minutes. Or go sit in a park somewhere and read a small section of the Gospel, so as to quiet down a bit. Then they can go home in peace, smiling, instead of stressed out and ready to pick a fight. They shouldn’t bring... Read more

Dumbledore’s a Sissy? I don’t think that’s what she was saying.Dumbledore just couldn’t control his urges? That neither. How ‘bout simply: “Dumbledore was a happy man!” Could be, but I’m pretty sure the old school usage of the word was not intended. Were her comments advocating sin? I believe that would be a stretch. What WAS she saying and does it matter? Well, here’s what’s being reported: The big revelation of the night came when she was asked if Dumbledore... Read more