Archive for June 2022
Never Alone
In a society so preoccupied with individualism, it can be very easy to feel alone, even if we are surrounded by other people. Our faces are glued to our smart phone screens, and our senses are totally cut off from reality. Most of the time we are totally unaware of those around us, so feeling…
Read MoreGang Rule
A couple months ago I was with several parishioners in a movie theater to enjoy the recent film about Saint Nektarios. “Man of God” was a beautiful film, but today’s blog post is not about the movie, only the setting. We were in the food court of the mall waiting for the movie when a…
Read MoreFoolishness VS Courage
There is a difference between running into danger and accepting it. A fool runs into danger while a wise man accepts that certain aspects of life are dangerous. Being foolish is not the same thing as being courageous. As Christians, we understand that sometimes our way of life can be dangerous, today socially speaking, but…
Read MoreEpisode 367 – Oneness of Mind
On the Sunday between Ascension and Pentecost, the Church commemorates the Sunday of the Holy Father of the 1st Ecumenical Council which was dedicated to the unity of the Church. Shortly before His crucifixion, Christ prayed for us to be one as the Trinity is one. If we are going to be like God, then…
Read MoreIndividualism
Lately I have been thinking about what I call the problem of individualism. Speaking colloquially, I would say this refers to the idea that “the whole world revolves around me” and “I don’t need to be bothered” with what other people think. For decades, our society has pounded into the minds of every American that…
Read MoreA Family Affair
Summer is a time for family. It is a time for trips to beach or mountains, or any other natural recreation we have near where we live. It is a time for picnics and family games nights. It is a time late night strolls in the park with loved ones. It is also a time…
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