So, it’s been 40 years. That’s a long time since my old high school days, but it was surely good to see so many familiar faces at my reunion last weekend.
Balance is beautiful-Breathless Resort review
I’m conflicted about this place. On the one hand, they have stunning landscaping, modern but handsome buildings, and good food and drink located on some absolutely fantastic beaches. On the other, you could buy yourself better food and booze cheaper at fine restaurants near great hotels all over the world. I know. I’ve been to them, and some of them are cheaper.
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Book review-“Turning the Heart to God”-St. Theophan the Recluse
Saint Theophan the Recluse, Turning the Heart to God, (Ben Lomond, CA: Conciliar Press), 2001
Father Ken Kasich and Iguman Iona Zhiltsov have done a commendable job of translating this slim volume (131 pages) into English from the original Russian. St. Theophan was an Orthodox bishop, teacher, and, eventually, recluse who lived through the turbulence that embroiled Russia during the 19th century. As such, his words resonate with us today as we pass through our own period of turmoil and upheaval of the social order. Continue reading →