Special Appeal

As you have no doubt noticed, gas and food prices are up. At the same time, the number of people who need to find a meal on the street is also up. At the same time, our funds are totally depleted. These things are all related..

The pantry is almost bare. We have meat for the soup for . . . → Read More: Special Appeal

Memory Eternal

Last Thursday, I received word that Rosalie died a couple of months ago. Two years ago, I asked readers of this newsletter to pray for Rosie as she was battling leukemia.

I first met Rosie in 1985 when she was an inmate in the Women’s Detention Facility at the Philadelphia House of Corrections. We were both just . . . → Read More: Memory Eternal

Just What the World Needs: another blog

That’s right I started another blog at www.shoutforjoy.us. This is not officially connected with The King’s Jubilee, as I don’t want to be hampered by the restrictions on free speech that are placed on religious, non-profit orgs. It is my personal blog for profit (hopefully), supported by ads and donations. If you like what you see, you . . . → Read More: Just What the World Needs: another blog

Last Night on the Street

Today, as I am writing this, it is Dormition, so last night the McGraws did not come to serve, since Holy Ascension’s only service was last night. Normally they make spaghetti with meat sauce and bring sandwiches and peanuts.

Yesterday, I roasted a turkey, then made turkey rice soup with green beans, carrots and corn. Then I . . . → Read More: Last Night on the Street

“Vigils fasts and acts of mercy …”

Vigils and fasts and acts of mercy are the methods advocated by the saints to attain the spiritual life. .. But they must not stand alone, nor must the Christian put his trust in them. Humility must have faith for its principle, and fasting be combined with charity, that is, feed the hungry, give water to . . . → Read More: “Vigils fasts and acts of mercy …”