Lord willing, I'll eventually get to flesh out these notes from my homily. But even if not, maybe you will still find these useful. I'll push it up on the list of things to do if there is enough interest. St. Luke 7:11-16. Now it happened, the day … [Continue reading]
Homily: The Cosmic Implications of the Golden Rule
October 16, 2012 By
St. Luke 6:31-36 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank … [Continue reading]
An Orthodox Plea for Limited Government
October 14, 2012 By
In my last post, I shared my notes for the panel on politics and religion. The talks went well. I only had five minutes, so I didn't get to everything during my presentation. I was, however, able to work most of the main points during the Q & … [Continue reading]
Draft Notes for a Talk on Orthodoxy, Politics, and Religion
October 3, 2012 By
The URI Chaplains' Association, of which I am a member, is putting on a multi-faith panel discussion entitled "The Unmentionables: religion and politics." I get to present the Orthodox experience. Here's a draft of my notes. If you comment quick … [Continue reading]
20120930 Grit, Nutrition, and Chris Masterjohn, PhD
October 2, 2012 By
This episode begins with an explanation of why Jesus calls a desperate woman a "dog" and a discourse on the need for spiritual "grit"; but the vast bulk of the show is given over to a wonderful interview with Chris Masterjohn, a PhD post-doc in … [Continue reading]
Homily – You Can’t Get It Without Grit
September 30, 2012 By
Homily notes for 17th Sunday after Pentecost St. Matthew 15.21-28 , The Canaanite Woman (whom Jesus called a “dog”) Gospel: Then Jesus left and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out … [Continue reading]
20120916 Prepping and Social Media with Father John Peck
September 21, 2012 By
Listen to the Show In this episode, I start by sharing the news and press release from the third meeting of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, then move into a wonderful interview on Orthodox media and prepping with Fr. … [Continue reading]
20120916 Fr. John Peck on Media Evangelism and Prepping
September 21, 2012 By
In this episode, I start by sharing the news and press release from the third meeting of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, then move into a wonderful interview on Orthodox media and prepping with Fr. John Peck.Check out … [Continue reading]
Homily – Taking work (and liturgy) seriously
September 4, 2012 By
St. Matthew 21:33-42; 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Work: A Homily for Labor Day Weekend This week's epistle reading is a wonderful reminder that no parish exists in isolation (any more than Christians exist in isolation), and that the bonds between … [Continue reading]
20120902 Politics and Religion in Russia
September 2, 2012 By
Listen to the podcast! We begin this podcast with a talk about Taking Work Seriously. Next, we have a wonderful conversation with Nicolai Petro, PhD (Professor of Political Science at The University of Rhode Island) about the politics of … [Continue reading]
