On Sunday we had a great class where we discussed the dangers of words. Words can be worse than a sword. How many of us have said things to friends by mistake and hurt someone's feelings?
Can you post a situation where that has happened? What was the result? How did you resolve the situation?
If the conflict has not resolved itself yet, what have you tried to do to resolve it?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
This Sunday is Meatfare Sunday. I am sure we are all aware of the luncheon after Church in our social hall. Lent is around the corner. The following Sunday will be Cheesefare Sunday followed by Kathari Deftera and the Great Lent.
How many of you actually fast for the 40 days? When I say, "Fast," I mean no meat, dairy, and oils. This means basically fruits, vegitables, and penut butter and jelly. Please be honest.
If you have not in the past, are you going to try this year?
We can have a nice discussion about this as well.
Mike
How many of you actually fast for the 40 days? When I say, "Fast," I mean no meat, dairy, and oils. This means basically fruits, vegitables, and penut butter and jelly. Please be honest.
If you have not in the past, are you going to try this year?
We can have a nice discussion about this as well.
Mike
Monday, February 6, 2012
Approximately, three years ago, I read an essay written by R. Monk Hilarion regardng both European and American football. I received a phone call because a parent thought I was attacking the sport. Let's try this again ONLY AS AN EXERCISE IN CRITICAL THINKING. I am a big NASCAR fan as well as Basketball. I AM NOT SAYING TO AVOID WATCHING SPORTS. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS POINT! By the way, congratulations to the New York Giants on their narrow victory. I believe this was an evenly matched Super Bowl 46. We can discuss this on Sunday if you wish! ! !
How many of you know people who are obsessed or adicted with anything that lead them astray? If you do, what sort of effect does that person have on his/her family as well as those around him/her?
The monk who wrote this artical, "On Football" made an argument that seems to have relevance today as it did when he wrote it.
"Herein lies the demonic element in football-be it American football or soccer. The hypnotic effect of these games is seen in the consequences it has for the psyche of its devotees. They become obseed with the game. They are mesmerised not only while watching the matches on television or in the stadium but also at other times. Their lives and their thoughts become focused on soccer or football...they hypnosis that the devil casts over football's devotees makes them incapable of anything spiritual. When the matches are on, such people are willing to give up the most important things in their lives in order to see them. And when the games are over, they continue to live their obsession [through the] magazines, newspapers, and television...while the cult surrounding the lives of the game's heroes approaches that of pagan worship.
This essay is longer and it contains statistics of how many people died during riots at these games. If you are ever interested, I can make a copy of the monk's essay.
What is the point the monk is making? Do you agree with it? Do you know anyone who is consumed by sports? What do you say to him/her/them?
What was the monk's goal in wriring this essay? Do you see the same effect in our own Cathedral in Hartford? Look at yesterday's numbers to help answer this.
Did they really have an excuse not to show up in Church? What time is Church over? What time was the game last night?
To the five in my class yesterday, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Mike Hatzikostantis
7th/8th grade teacher
How many of you know people who are obsessed or adicted with anything that lead them astray? If you do, what sort of effect does that person have on his/her family as well as those around him/her?
The monk who wrote this artical, "On Football" made an argument that seems to have relevance today as it did when he wrote it.
"Herein lies the demonic element in football-be it American football or soccer. The hypnotic effect of these games is seen in the consequences it has for the psyche of its devotees. They become obseed with the game. They are mesmerised not only while watching the matches on television or in the stadium but also at other times. Their lives and their thoughts become focused on soccer or football...they hypnosis that the devil casts over football's devotees makes them incapable of anything spiritual. When the matches are on, such people are willing to give up the most important things in their lives in order to see them. And when the games are over, they continue to live their obsession [through the] magazines, newspapers, and television...while the cult surrounding the lives of the game's heroes approaches that of pagan worship.
This essay is longer and it contains statistics of how many people died during riots at these games. If you are ever interested, I can make a copy of the monk's essay.
What is the point the monk is making? Do you agree with it? Do you know anyone who is consumed by sports? What do you say to him/her/them?
What was the monk's goal in wriring this essay? Do you see the same effect in our own Cathedral in Hartford? Look at yesterday's numbers to help answer this.
Did they really have an excuse not to show up in Church? What time is Church over? What time was the game last night?
To the five in my class yesterday, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Mike Hatzikostantis
7th/8th grade teacher
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