Christ is Risen!


Be Poets of the Logos!

Sarx (σαρξ) is the Greek word for "flesh". This is the blog of a Southern Man (sojourning in Buffalo, NY) attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus.

I am a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church in America (ROCIA). We are growing a Mission community here in Buffalo.

You can email me at "arkouda" at this domain.


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Disclaimer

I who have written this story, or rather this fable, give no credence to the various incidents related in it. For some things in it are the deceptions of demons, other poetic figments; some are probable, others improbable; while still others are intended for the delectation of foolish men. (Closing lines of the Táin Bó Cúalnge)

How Wonderful are your works, O Lord!

In wisdom you have made them all!

Not Good to be Alone

Job 1:1, 2:1-10

Psalm 26

Genesis 2:18-24

Psalm 8

Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12

Mark 10:2-16

Year B Proper 22 (27) Revised Common Lectionary
It is not good that the man should be alone
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The Splendour of the Heavens

his passage, Sirach 43:1-22, was the OT Lection from the Daily Office today (ECUSA). The Fathers teach that the universe is the first Bible…

Free knitting patterns

MG! These Teeny tiny knitted toys are SOOOO cute.

The Creature

was watching an episode from the second season of HBO’s Rome last night. The two main characters say their emotional goodbyes as one leaves for Alexandria with Marc Anthony. The departing man walks away and – quite literally – melts into a crowd of people on the streets of Rome. [...]