Orthodixie

Things aren't always as they seem and injuries, not to mention distractions, plague us even in church. In the end, Fr Joseph, though day dreaming for the most part, realizes a cure.

On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Joseph and long-time friend Fr. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, chat about things old, things new, the Church's missiology -- and Nashotah House, too.

With the advent of the Great Fast—Lent—Fr Joseph takes a serious look at a familiar prayer written by St. Ephraim the Syrian in the 4th century. St. Ephraim's prayer is a regular part of the Orthodox Christian's prayer "diet" during the Great Fast of Lent. It may also be said throughout the year as part of one's prayer rule. This Lenten meditation is taken from the book Defeating Sin: Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever (published by Regina Orthodox Press).

The night before a Sunday sermon can be fraught with fear and struggle for many a priest. But, of your charity, if you see me walking on water ... help me back into the boat!

Orthodoxy is often called "America's Best Kept Secret," but what would it look like if it was embraced by all -- including "the world"? In this encore presentation, Fr. Joseph shows us.

Fr. Joseph believes this episode will not end until everyone is offended (or should be).

Thanks to a superb pair of handlers/chauffeurs, Fr. Joseph goes a house blessin' in Houston.

With help from his daughter, Fr. Joseph tries to stay on pitch while singing Dan Idzikowski's "Superchristological and Homoousiosis".

"These days, Orthodox Christianity is becoming known on the highways and byways, even in the hills and the hollers. But let's not get lazy. Let's not squander this opportunity." Fr. Joseph thinks everyone should have the opportunity to hear about -- even come home to -- the True Faith (and click here to visit the SmallTown Heroes he speaks about at their web site).

Tackling the differences among the Gregorian, Julian, and Appalachian Calendars concerning the date of Christmas is nothing new -- and can be quite the tongue twister.