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A Retelling of Zacchaeus
Sometimes we're too familiar with a Gospel passage. Fr Joseph's retelling of the story of Zacchaeus is, to say the least, a li'l diff.
Orthodixie Turns 100!
I recently received word that my high school football coach was celebrating his 100th birthday. I thought he was old when I played for him over 40 years ago! Now I know he was my age NOW . . . way back then. Coach Cullivan features prominently in this old
Orthodixie Unmasked!
In these challenging times, we are tempted to look back and think, "Where have all the good times gone?" Fr Joseph says, "Take off your mask!"
Patience!
How long will we have to live like this: COVID, masks, hate, doom, divisive politics, closures, and cancellations? Fr Joseph answers from St Joseph/Houston.
How the Germ Stole Pascha
Everyone who's Orthodox likes Pascha a lot. But the Germ who lived just beyond our grasp did not!
Ain’t Gonna Bump No Mo (With No Big DOWAMA)
You ever had a wreck with the bishop in the car? Yeah, well, lemme tell ya before he does: I have!
What If It’s NOT the End of the World? (Asking for a Friend)
FYI, this episode is a gentle rant. It's not PC, but GTGFAT.
Part-time Hesychast, Full-time French Fry
It ain't easy being a Dry Fry Step Count Ascetic Athlete!
A Big Shout Out to Silence!
After nearly three decades in Orthodoxy, Fr Joseph says he’s attended only one real-deal silent retreat. It happened in his own parish. The retreat flyer stated: This is a silent retreat: no screens, no phones, no gadgets . . . a detox from worldly noise
Nick Knock, Poppycock, Heretic Be Gone!
Looking back: first, ten years; then, past Mary Poppins; all the way to Ariuseven to a dinosaurFr. Joseph sings a couple Orthodox ditties, recounts a heretical tune, and concludes with possibly wors