At the recent All American Council of the Orthodox Church in America, a resolution was put forward that fell under the purview of the bishops, rather than the entire enclave. Many of us (not only in the OCA, but in other jurisdictions) are enormously grateful for the quick response of the bishops regarding these questionsContinue reading “Liberty, Welcome, and Pastoral Wisdom: In Gratitude to our Fathers of the OCA Holy Synod”
Category Archives: My Personal Blog
Lamb in our Snow: A Western Carol to Treasure
(Link to the music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-W1tRHQLdY) Edward Caswall (1814-1878) penned buoyant words concerning the birth of the God-Man in 1858, after he had seen much sorrow. See Amid the Winter’s Snow is a stirring carol that goes brilliantly with Salvation Army band music, as I first learned it. Its range of expression, from the contemplativeContinue reading “Lamb in our Snow: A Western Carol to Treasure”
“Medicines for the Soul:” Theology and Pastoral Compassion in Gender and Sexuality
Normally my blog is dedicated to giving Old Testament background that illumines the New Testament readings for Divine Liturgy. However, the present concern over sexuality in society and in the Orthodox Church has led me to think that my paper may be helpful to some: further, some respected Orthodox friends have asked me to makeContinue reading ““Medicines for the Soul:” Theology and Pastoral Compassion in Gender and Sexuality”
The Gift(s) of the Evangelist St. Luke: Bonus Blog
“With Sacred Songs, let us praise the holy Apostle the Narrator of the Acts of the Apostles and Author of the Bright Gospel of Christ the All-Hymned Luke Whose Fame is not Confined to Christ’s Church for He is the Physician who Heals Men’s Ills Nature’s Frailties and the Soul’s Injuries and he Prays Unceasingly,Continue reading “The Gift(s) of the Evangelist St. Luke: Bonus Blog”
Edith M. Humphrey 