Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 (formerly known as the novel coronavirus) is officially a global pandemic. What does (or should) this mean for those of us in Eucharistic faith traditions like Orthodoxy, for whom receiving Communion (with our actual, microorganism-harboring mouths) is central to the lived reality of faith and fellowship? Since the Church is…
It’s been over a month, and I’m still reeling from a comment I read on social media in January. Since yesterday was Forgiveness Sunday, signaling that we have now entered into Lent proper, I’m reflecting on how that single comment has shaped my attitude toward anger and reconciliation. It all started with a meme. What the meme actually…
Hey folks! Just a quick note to let you know about some speaking engagements coming up this week. This Sunday, March 10, I’ll be giving an informal talk on Lent and despondency in Toronto (Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Mission). The talk will be 1pm at Trinity College with Forgiveness Vespers to follow around 2PM. Join us if you’re able!…
