Dear Mr. Easter Bunny, Contrary to what you’ve been told, just because I converted to the Orthodox Church some years ago, you have not been banished from our holiday celebration. In fact, you are welcome to come over on the joyous day. We can’t let you in for the service (animals, except for cats, are… Continue reading The Easter Bunny *Is* Welcome!
Month: March 2010
The Prayer of Saint Ephraim
Dear Friends in Christ, As I write this message, we’ve already celebrated two Sundays of Lent, and the Sunday of the Holy Cross is approaching. Lent is thus almost halfway over. Lent is truly a time of joyful mourning, where we are reminded through fasting and penance of our sinful nature, while at the same… Continue reading The Prayer of Saint Ephraim