February 2026 – Father Bill's Orthodox Blog – Orthodoxy from the Third Coast

575. Last Sunday of Pre-Lent. Forgiveness Sunday.

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Fr. Bill

Last week we talked about how to be saved. This week we’ll talk about a sure way not to be saved. But first: Please pray for the brave people of Ukraine (which is about 75% Orthodox, 35 million people), still being bombarded day after day by Russia in this unjust unholy war, now entering its […]

574. Third Sunday of Pre-Lent. 1) Meatfare Sunday: More about Fasting from Saint Paul. 2) Judgment Sunday: Who will be saved? We know the answer.

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by Fr. Bill

But before we begin: 1 The husband of one of our readers wrote this Haiku (a Japanese form of poetry) after the ICE murder of Alex Pretti, which I think is worth sharing: They shot him 10 times. It was 10 degrees outside. That is such cold blood. 2 Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. When […]

573. Second Sunday of Pre-Lent: 1) Advice about Fasting. 2)The Prodigal Son (and his faithful stupid Elder Brother)

Posted on February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Fr. Bill

This Post is based on one I wrote some years ago, which was based on a sermon I delivered many years ago. Each version has become progressively longer. Every time I review my old work I think of more I should have said. Next time (if I’m still around, God willing) it will probably turn […]