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Saints, Seasons, Society, Sins, plus Travels mostly to Greece and who knows what next? by Father Bill Olnhausen
Last week I wrote that Khouria Dianna and I had spent much of the preceding week with a very good friend who was dying. And so he did, on Monday, September 18. May his memory be eternal, and may the Lord have mercy on us all. A Homily at the Funeral of Calvin Anthony McIntyre […]
Read More »People used to “Ask Abby” for advice. Today – I just looked up a list – it’s “Ask Carolyn” or “Ask Miss Manners” or “Ask Sahaj” (I just discovered him), “Ask a Queer Chick” (! not advised) and many more. I wonder how many people “Ask Jesus”? Note, however: He doesn’t advise; He […]
Read More »Various matters have kept me from working on that Post, especially spending a lot of time with one of our best friends who is dying. That takes precedence. Please say a prayer for Cal, that his departure from us may be peaceful. Anyway, this Post is only about half done. This Saturday and Sunday will […]
Read More »Now that I’ve got your attention (and may the Holy Fathers of the First and Second Ecumenical Councils forgive me) I’m not suggesting for a moment that the Creed be altered. However, I do I wish the it contained some reference to: The Teachings of Jesus By which I mean His directions for living, His […]
Read More »I’m a day late publishing the Post this week – forgive me – which means I’m a day late wishing you… Orthodox Ecclesiastical New Year, that is, which begins on September 1. Here, if you’re interested, is a whole Blog Post about it: https://frbillsorthodoxblog.com/2020/08/28/213-happy-new-year/ Now to the subject at hand: A Silly Introduction The […]
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