September 2022 – An Orthodox Priest Abroad

Sunday Sermon 9/18/22, The Sunday After the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Looking for indicators of what they call a “climate crisis,” advocates for governmental action on climate change often claim that in recent decades natural storms and disasters have increased frequency and severity. Such talk always gets me thinking about the hurricanes and storms I have lived through. It occurred to me that natural disasters ofContinue reading “Sunday Sermon 9/18/22, The Sunday After the Elevation of the Holy Cross”

Sunday Sermon 9/11/22, Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross

One of the saints commemorated today is a rather popular saint, St. Euphrosynos the Cook. You’ll find his icon in lots of Greek kitchens, and for good reason. He is a wonderful saint. If you have prepared meals for large groups of people, or even for just your own family, then you know how difficultContinue reading “Sunday Sermon 9/11/22, Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross”

Off we go.

For nearly all of my 11 years as a priest, I’ve also been a US Navy chaplain. This gives me a rather unique perspective on priesthood, since I’ve nearly always celebrated the Divine Services of the Church in places not designed for the purpose. The best of these circumstances is a base chapel facility retrofittedContinue reading “Off we go.”