Monthly Archives: October 2010

Learning from Legion

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Fr. Ted

A hymn of St. Ephrem based on Luke 8:26-39, the Gadarene Demoniac In a fascinating poem, St. Ephrem sees Christ showing mercy to the demon, even granting the demon’s request, which emboldens Emphrem to be a man of prayer: if … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Evangelism, God, Gospel, love, Mercy, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, Prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged Compassion, Demon Posession, Gadarene Demoniac, Garasene Demoniac, God's Mercy, Luke 8:26-39, Paradise, Prayer | 3 Comments

Visiting Washington, D.C.

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Fr. Ted

Was able to spend a few days with my son in D.C., which was a joy. If you want to see a Collection of my Washington Photo Sets, just click on the link and then click on any of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Creation, DC, Government, Nature, Photography, Thanksgiving, United States, Washington | Tagged "America the Beautiful", Beauty, Creation, Government, Nature photos, Photography, Vacation, Washington, Washington DC, Washington Monument | 4 Comments

Lazarus, the Rich Man, & Clinging to Life on Earth

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Fr. Ted

Luke 16:19-31 Lazarus and the Richman Then the Lord told this parable: There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full … Continue reading →

Posted in being human, death, Gospel, New Testament, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, resurrection, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged flesh, Hell, Lazarus and the Rich Man, Luke 16:19-31, resurrection | Leave a comment

Theosis of Man vs. The Apotheosis

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Fr. Ted

As an American Christian, I am influenced by two sets of values: the teachings of Christ and the claims of ‘the greatest nation on earth.’ There is a contrast in notions of kingdom, greatness, wealth, goodness, peace, and power. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, being human, Christian, Gospel, Judgment, Kingdom, Religion and Politics, Theosis, United States | Tagged American Dream, Being Christian, being human, George Washington, Greatness, Kingdom of God, Lazarus and the Rich Man, Luke 16:19-31, Myth, Parables, Parables of the Kingdom | Leave a comment

Paid Political Ads: You Pay the Price for Campaign Financing

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Fr. Ted

There is a restlessness in voters this year that will once again turn out an anti-Washington, anti-incumbent electorate. That really isn’t unusual anymore in American politics since both major political parties portray themselves as being Washington outsiders and anti-establishment. One … Continue reading →

Posted in being human, DC, Democracy, Election, Government, Politics, United States, Washington | Tagged American Democracy, American Politics, Election, Political Campaign, Politicians, Politics, U.S. Politics, Voting | 1 Comment

Listening to and Obeying God

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Fr. Ted

“We can shutter ourselves to what is seen, having eyelids to seal off images and scenes that we do not want to behold. The ear, by contrast, has no flap for silencing unwanted voices. The ear is an organ for … Continue reading →

Posted in being human, Christian, Gospel, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, salvation, Uncategorized, Word of God | Tagged Ears to Hear, Listen to the Gospel, Obedience, Seeing God, Word of God | Leave a comment

Considering DC and Democracy

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Fr. Ted

While in Washington, DC, visiting my son, we did take a tour of the Capitol Building led by an intern from my Ohio congressman, Mike Turner’s office. As part of that tour, we watched a 13 minute documentary about congress and … Continue reading →

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Remembering as a Reason to Have Hope for the Future

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Fr. Ted

Text for the Sermon from Isaiah 46 (23 October 1994) One thing very noticeable about the Prophet Isaiah is that he repeats his message over and over. Scholars today always feel that a repeated message in the bible reflects how … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestral Sin, bible, Christian, Church, Gospel, Liturgy, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, Divine Liturgy, Future, God's Plan, Hope, Isaiah 46, Prophet Isaiah, Remembering God, Second Coming of Christ, Theotokos | Leave a comment

The Creation of All Things New

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Fr. Ted

And it is only when the Church in the Eucharist leaves this world and ascends to Christ’s table at His Kingdom, that she truly sees and proclaims heaven and earth to be full of His glory and God as having … Continue reading →

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I’m Watching You

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Fr. Ted

Went to the National Zoo to see what I could see, Had the eerie feeling someone was watching me. (my Zoo photos are at http://www.flickr.com/photos/frted/sets/72157625222994638/)