A journal of byzantine digressionS
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Not Trad-giving
My friend Bruce and I started out ith a not-traditional Thanksgiving. The plan was to eat lunch with the folks at Holy Trinity Cathedral (they have an amazing pot-luck) and then, after a bit of a break, I was going to make eggplant parmigiana using the recipe presented in the video below. Bruce decided somwhere
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Never have I ever
The author discusses his experiences of peaceful family gatherings during holidays, regardless of the contrasting familial political beliefs or ideologies. He upholds the “family-first” policy, emphasizing the possibility for harmony beyond these festive days as well.
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Grafted In
O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples; before you kings will shut their mouths, to you the nations will make their prayer: Come and deliver us, and delay no longer.
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Lifting Holy Hands
The Hebrew word לֵהוֹדוֹת (leh-hoh-doht) simultaneously conveys the concepts of “to thank” and “to confess.” In a Christian context, this suggests a profound link between confessing sins and thanking God during the Liturgy.
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Radically One
O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and gave him the law on Sinai: Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.
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Probably Not An Angel
I’m all about the photoposts this week. Here’s the sky over the church this AM.
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Out with the old
I promised one more photopost. I’m hyped up on Endorphins and it’s after midnight. But I covered up my old, pre-Christian tattoo with a new one, done by my excellent friend, Jess Jenkins at Red Kestrel Jess and I previously worked together at Patreon. JEss has a gentle hand and a skillful eye. From my
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Not Quite Thanksgiving
We served our thanksgiving luncheon today: turkey (breasts), smashed cheesy potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberries, and a salad. I know canned food drives some folks bonkers, but this was basically normal food for most of my life. The only things missing are pecan pies, biscuits, cornbread, and stuffing. Thus, minus all the extra carbs,
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Wisdom, Attend!
O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, mightily and sweetly ordering all things: Come and teach us the way of prudence.
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Philip Up!
The user discusses a common misinterpretation about St Philip the Evangelist, distinguished from St Philip the Apostle with the former’s role as a Deacon outlined. They detail the three main functions of the Diaconate; assisting in works of mercy, proclaiming the Gospel, and if necessary, dying for the Truth of the faith.
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Turn of the Century
The post is a personal reflection on the author’s journey, regretting his decision to remain childless. Initially irritated by a priest’s noisy child during services, his resentment led him to tackle deeper questions about his chosen childlessness. This self-analysis, stemming from a single remark by his pastor, led him to understand the community’s shared responsibility…
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All is Grace
The post discusses the concept of an individual’s “garment”, representing their aptitudes, burdens, and weaknesses. It underscores the understanding that life experiences contribute to the garment, whether desirable or not. The idea of “Charism” is defined as a spiritual gift, which might also originate from our wounds or troubles. The author emphasizes the importance of…
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Why me?
The text explores the unity of body and soul, dismissing the idea of a “female soul in a male body”, or vice versa. It affirms the defining influence of DNA on our gender and posits that humans are whole from conception, with distinct traits discovered later likened to ‘garments’. Notions of race and gender expression…
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Breathing with Both
Even standing still I sometimes move by accident.
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And to the Left
The story discusses the complexities of political propaganda witnessed first-hand by the author during 9/11-related protests. It insinuates Marxist manipulation hidden in the peace movement and paranoia inducing circumstances, impacting the author’s trust in political activities. He questions the American Left’s support for Palestinians, the American Right’s support for Israel, and explores possible interests lurking…
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