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Prayers, Preparedness, Penance – The Byzantine Life on COVID-19

by TheBadgerDadupdated on March 23, 2020March 17, 2020Leave a Comment

Check back for updates! “Penance, Penance, Penance” -Angel to the Fatima Children, 3rd Vision, July 13, 1917. (Source: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000626_message-fatima_en.html) A Brief Public Service Announcement From Kyleshka, TheBadgerDad, Little Fox and Little Badger of The Byzantine Life: Stay safe and well, brothers and sisters! Follow the directives of your Eparchs/Eparchies, Bishops/Dioceses, local governments and health authorities …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

Equal to the Apostles Constantine & Helena and Observances under Quarantine

by TheBadgerDadupdated on May 19, 2020May 21, 2020Leave a Comment

Christ is Ascended! From Earth into Heaven! Friends, on this Holy Ascension Thursday, on the feast of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helena, we greet you! Much ink has been spent on the figure of St. Constantine, his notoriety and controversy. There are many actions throughout the history of his life which are regrettable and in …

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Sts. Cyril and Methodius – May 11th

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 7, 2020May 14, 2020Leave a Comment

Cyril and Methodius Cyril and Methodius are two saints that are very important in the Byzantine churches. We remember them for bringing Christianity to the Slavic nations. And this is why we call them the apostles to the Slavs. These saints provide a great example to us all about how the East and West complement …

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The Orthodachs Show -Ep. 3

by TheBadgerDadupdated on May 26, 2020May 9, 2020Leave a Comment

[Note: Some of the topics covered include mature themes and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.] Christ is Risen! In this epic come back into the world of podcasting, TheBadgerDad has a special guest: Rev. Geoffrey Young, SLL (License in Sacred Liturgy) of fatheryoung.com and The Ultramontanist Podcast. Their discussion …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

John the Theologian

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 13, 2020May 7, 20201 Comment

St. John the Theologian John the Theologian is my favourite apostle, and Gospel writer! We celebrate his main feast day on May 8th. We also celebrate John during the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles, and on his dormition: September 26th. He is one of the sons of Zebedee (together with St. James from last week’s …

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Prayer League of The Holy Innocents & St. Stylianos

by TheBadgerDadon May 3, 2020May 3, 2020Leave a Comment

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Holy Apostle James, Brother of St. John the Theologian

by Kyleshkaupdated on April 15, 2020April 30, 2020Leave a Comment

April 30th is the feast of Saint James, who is the brother of St. John the Theologian. I recently posted an article about St. James who is called the brother of Our Lord. This article goes into the etymology of James/Jacob in scripture, and also about St. James. But there are two other major James’ …

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St. Mark the Evangelist

by Kyleshkaupdated on April 8, 2020April 23, 20201 Comment

On April 25th we celebrate the Holy, Glorious, Apostle and Evangelist Mark. (Otherwise known as John Mark). We mainly recognize him for his Gospel. He is also known for founding the church in Alexandria, with him being the first Patriarch of Alexandria. Even today, the patriarch of Alexandria is called the successor of St. Mark. …

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St. George the Wonderworker

by Kyleshkaupdated on April 8, 2020April 16, 2020Leave a Comment

St. George the Wonderworker We celebrate the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker George on April 23rd. St. George is the patron saint of England. But he is also wholly revered in the Eastern Churches. St. George was the child of Christian parents, though his father died while George was young. So he …

Baby Stage, Christian Living, Family, Toddler Stage

Montessori + Byzantine?

by Kyleshkaupdated on March 26, 2020April 9, 2020Leave a Comment

Parenting is a daily learning experience. We learn more about our children and about ourselves everyday. We have a lot to learn. And so do our children. “The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide adequate substitute” (CCC 2221). What an awesome responsibility to have. But …

Family, Toddler Stage

Active Activity Time

by Kyleshkaupdated on March 26, 2020April 2, 2020Leave a Comment

Active Activity Time: Indoors with Your Kids Looking for an active activity to do inside with your kids? Here is a list of my top 5 active activities my toddler likes to play. Older kids may enjoy these games as well! My Toddler’s Favourite: The Command Game This active activity is really simple. You can …