Orthodixie

As we begin the Nativity fast, Fr. Joseph has some helpful reminders for us. He's also looking for your questions on fasting - serious, humorous or otherwise. Write him at his email address above.

Listen to this exclusive "interview" with the author of a new (wink, wink) book on proper church etiquette.

What time is it anyway? As we set our clocks back, Fr. Joseph is reflecting on our obsession with time as a culture and the impact it has on our priorities.

It's called the new commandment and the greatest commandment. It is LOVE. And, sometimes, love must trump the rules as Fr. Joseph explains in this week's podcast.

So, what would it look like if suddenly the country was swept up in the popularity of Orthodoxy. Brace yourself for Fr. Joseph's vision!

One does not have to sing well by worldly standards nor even be good looking. Yet, one must raise a loving, cheerful, truthful voice to do justice through creation to the Creator, God.

Today we feature an interview with Fr. Joseph about his brand new book - Defeating Sin: Overcoming Our Passions and Changing Forever

What does it mean to have a discipline of prayer? Fr. Joseph helps us understand and introduces a new and helpful resource. If you are interested after listening, contact him at: St. George Orthodox Church 5311 Mercer Houston, TX 77005 Or, write him at the email adress above.

You know how strange dreams can be when you're not sleeping in your own bed? Well this one ranks up there with the strangest but, as usual, Fr. Joseph has a very practical application.

It is only September, but stores are already displaying their Halloween "goods." What are we to make of this holiday as Orthodox Christians?

Take a trip in the time machine with Fr. Joseph and travel back to the 4th Century (with a brief musical stop in the 1970s).

Today, Fr. Joseph is reading his fan mail and coming across some interesting questions!

Be inspired by the phenomenal story of St. Moses the Black: a model for us all no matter the color of our "sin."

Listen as Fr. Joseph takes the long journey from Elvis to Church history. You really can get there from here!

Fr. Joseph speaks from hot and muggy Houston about the theology of elevators. Going up?

Who knew they were a protected species? Apparently not St. George!

We all have the tendency of turning a small concern into a full-scale worry.

Children, parents and grandparents - whatever condition we find ourselves in, God knows and understands.

What's in a name? Our names represent our families and we are family through the blood of Christ.

It was only a dream but the lesson is of supreme importance.