September 11th ~ A Reflection
This is a repost from last year but fitting I think. Below is the text of a speech that I delivered last night in Southbridge on the Town Common at the Septembe...
Author: Fr. Peter
The Teaching Office of the Bishop
For some time now I have been thinking about writing this particular article on the teaching mission of the bishop. These are my thoughts and my thoughts alone ...
Book Review: From Baptist to Byzantium
From Baptist to ByzantiumHow a Baptist Missionary Traveled Halfway Aroundthe World to Find the Ancient Orthodox FaithJames EarlyRegina Orthodox Press I first me...
The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth ...
6 September ~ The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael
The feast today in honour of the Archangel Michael commemorates the great miracle he wrought when he delivered from destruction a church and holy spring named f...
Greet One Another With A Holy Kiss
V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas ApostolaPastor, St. Nicholas Orthodox ChurchGuest Blogger This is the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost and we conclude reading from St. Pa...
Is Outrage!
Over on the blog Adventures of an Orthodox Mom, the author takes on the Dallas Morning News and their recent depiction of the Icon of Christ with the head of Ha...
Scotch Broth
This is a great recipe that I actually have on the stove right now. Thanks to Margot Johnston for this recipe 2 T Butter1 qt diced onion1 qt diced celery2 lbs d...
Accidentally on Purpose
Okay I am back from retreat and ready to take on the world! One good thing about retreat is you get to charge your batteries and pray, read, and think… A ...
Retreat
As reported earlier I am off today on retreat. Well a mini retreat of sorts. I am heading down to South Canaan, PA to St. Tikhon Monastery. I have always wanted...