Estimates vary from 2% to 14%. That’s the percentage of the world’s population that is atheist or unaffiliated with any religion. That means that between 86% and 98% of mankind are “people of faith”. I do not identify as…
Iranian Astrologers and True Worship
One of my many roles at church is Keeper of the Sign. That isn’t an official title, but it is in keeping with my British sense of pomp and majesty. In the execution of my official duties, I have avoided…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
Twelfth Night is here. The season, the Christmas Holydays, come to an end. We’ve spent twelve days celebrating, pondering, meditating upon the mystery of the Incarnation. We’ve decorated, we’ve eaten, we’ve sung. The West is gearing down for the less…
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas
The Christmas season is almost over. Soon all that will be left are the memories. Today’s Old Testament reading has something to say about memories. The whole reading is Joshua 3:14-4:7. This is the story of the Israelites crossing the…
On the Tenth Day of Christmas
If you are looking for a model prayer warrior, then today is your day. Genevieve of Paris took on Attila the Hun and St Gennie won. That is why she is considered the patron saint of Paris. Attila was called the…
On the Ninth Day of Christmas
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the prophets? If you do, then today…
On the Eighth Day of Christmas
The Octave Day of Christmas is quite exciting. Since ancient times it has been observed as both the Solemnity of the Mother of God and the Circumcision of Jesus. In the first observance, we recognize that the baby born in…
On the Seventh Day of Christmas
If you are in central Europe or Israel, Happy Silvester! Or however it is said in your language. That’s what New Year’s Eve is called in Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,…
On the Sixth Day of Christmas
At the mid-point of the Christmas season, there are no major saints’ days. So it is a good time to remember that there are no minor saints. If you are in Christ, that includes you. But God, who is rich…
On the Fifth Day of Christmas
Today is a feast commemorating another martyr and the conflict between Church and State. The Eastern Church is now venerating the Holy Innocents, but in the West it is the 843rd anniversary of the death of Thomas Becket. For the…