Monthly Archives: June 2010

HELL EXPLAINED


Somehow, this sums up much of our current popular culture from the vantage a very clever college student. The subject of the exercise (Hell) is one which has fallen out of favor with many, and disbelieved by an increasing number.It … Continue reading

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HOW TO COPE WITH “STRANGE PEOPLE”


Some of you probably discovered after you married that you now had a few (or many) weird in-laws or other family members. This comes as a bit of a shock, but happens a lot, and not just to Americans. It … Continue reading

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MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. JOHN JOINS MISSIONARY DIOCESE OF ALL SAINTS


On Thursday, June 17, at the Forward in Faith Annual Assembly, in the retreat center outside of St Louis, Missouri, the Missionaries of St John and the Missionary Diocese of All Saints formally approved a covenant establishing a shared common … Continue reading

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ENGLISH OR WHAT?


Fr. Ernesto has been running a series dealing with immigration and has included sections about language use.  Here is his latest blog on the subject of language other than English in the USA.  It has a different perspective from that … Continue reading

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RIGHT AND PROPER HAS A VARIETY OF MEANINGS


One of the sometimes confusing subjects among christians is that of proper garb before the Lord.  I grew up Methodist and thought every preacher worn a black robe on Sunday, and the choir worn maroon robes.  This was the way … Continue reading

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ANGLICAN REACTION TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH’S PRESIDING BISHOP


We have a reaction sent to the British timesonline about the visit of TEC’sPresiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts visit to England’s Southwark cathedral recently. No other comment is necessary beyond this statement. Fr. Orthohippo Sir, We wish to express our concern … Continue reading

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CONFESSION TIME


I have a confession to make. This cartoon accurately depicts me.  And this is over 6 months since my heart attack.  Having a heart attack can definitely focus one’s mind.  It did mine. Since then I have lost 30 pounds. … Continue reading

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MAY I JOIN YOUR CHURCH? WHY NOT?


Here is a problem which affects EvangelicaIs much more than Orthhodox, Catholics, or even Anglicans. With the first two groups, their theologies and practices are more uniform with in the denomination, and their adherents are much more likely to have … Continue reading

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TRULY A MAN FOR OTHERS


By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer           LOS ANGELES (AP)—John Wooden,college basketball’s gentlemanly Wizard of Westwood who built one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports at UCLA and became one of the most revered … Continue reading

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ZEALOTS, CONVERTS, AND BELIEVERS


We have much discussion in our media, government agencies, churches, and elsewhere about zealots, radicals, and such. To set the stage, definitions are very helpful. What is a zealot or radical? Who are the converts? Who and what is a … Continue reading

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