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A surprising statistic
So far, I have met fifteen other pilgrims walking at least part of the Via Francigena. All but four of them have been women.
Before Mass
As an Orthodox Christian, I am unable to receive sacraments outside the Orthodox Church. Still, it is nice to use my prayer rope in the quiet evening hours, surrounded by others at prayer. http://flic.kr/p/pFZn2e
Up in the air
This morning while walking to the public library, I noticed strands of cobwebs suspended from tree branches and the library fence, blowing in the gentle breeze. It struck me as odd that I hadn’t noticed these leftover Hallowe’en decorations earlier, since I’ve walked to […]
Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders
O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will. At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things. Whatsoever news […]
medical update
Today I went to the local hospital for a check-up on my poor wounded foot. The doctor on call had not seen me before, but he looked over the case history contained in the documents I’ve been accumulating and glanced at my photos of […]
Fools for Christ
The Holy is too great and too terrible when encountered directly for men of normal sanity to be able to contemplate it comfortably. Only those who cannot care for the consequences run the risk of the direct confrontation of the Holy. – Jaroslav Pelikan, […]
