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)

Resurrection Stonewall Kingdom

N June of 1969, the “Homosexualist” movement was having a hard time. The cops were closing down gay bars (again) and no one was helping. The mafia – which owned all the bars – was making payments on time, but the cops and the mafia had agreed: we’ll close down your gay clubs [...]

Building the Kingdom

Building the Kingdom

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Some assembly required.
About half-way through this art project (which involves the Rasturbator and a photo of an icon from St Gregory of Nyssa Church in San Francisco) I realised there was another art project just sitting here right in front of me.
Where do you fit in?

Taken Away from you

ISTENING THIS Morning to the readings at Church, Proper 22: Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary, I was struck to the core by this line from Matthew:
[Jesus is speaking] Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the [...]

Two for the Eyes…

ROM THE Readings for Last Sunday, I commend to you two Sermons from St. Gregory’s parish:
To leave your eyes weeping in sadness…
Blessed and Limping
Will Hocker (8:30AM)
To leave your eyes weeping in joy…
YOU Give Them Something To Eat
Sara Miles (10:30AM)
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