I think most secular holidays are artificial attempts at reintroducing seasonal meaning into the calendar after our Protestant forefathers destroyed the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, which had adequate celebrations throughout the year to help sanctify the time, but Thanksgiving* is an eminently beautiful and even Christian holiday, and I have always enjoyed it, especially because… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving to All
Month: November 2015
The Traditional Orthodox Church and Its Hierarchy in the Western Hemisphere
(Note: a Spanish Translation Is in Progress) Introduction Knowledge of the Orthodox Christian faith is growing in Latin America; there is an increasing number of clergy, parishes, and monastic institutions, and more and more materials are being published in Spanish and Portuguese, as well. This is a cause for rejoicing, as more and more people… Continue reading The Traditional Orthodox Church and Its Hierarchy in the Western Hemisphere
War on Christmas?
On my Facebook news feed, I see a lot of posts about the so-called “War on Christmas.” However, something just doesn’t sit right with me when I read these types of posts… For one thing, the “Christmas Season” starts earlier and earlier each year (for shopping purposes). So, I guess the real war is on… Continue reading War on Christmas?