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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 …

Homeschool, Preschool, Toddler Stage

More Toddler Homeschooling

by Kyleshkaupdated on June 1, 2020June 18, 2020Leave a Comment

Grace And Courtesy Everybody wants a well behaved toddler. And, as any mom of a toddler knows, Toddlers are not well equipped for behaving! For one, they have short attention spans. Two, their vocabulary is limited. Communication is hard for them even when they are not upset. So when the tough feelings hit (Hungry, Angry, …

ByzCast, ByzCatholic

TOS Ep. V: On Fools-For-Christ (Feat. Bill Dykstra)

by TheBadgerDadupdated on June 14, 2020June 13, 2020Leave a Comment

In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad explores the relevant topic of Foolishness for Christ (Юродство or Юродивство), particularly in the life of St. Andrew of Constantinople and how the lessons of this particular charism speak to modern Christian life. TheBadgerDad is joined in this podcast by Bill Dykstra of The Hagios Dose Podcast …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

Bartholomew and Barnabas

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 28, 2020June 11, 2020Leave a Comment

The Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas On June 11th we commemorate the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. (And this year, also the Holy Eucharist). So to help us celebrate, let’s go through what we know about these two saints, and their prayers and tropars. Bartholomew Bartholomew is one of the 12 Apostles. There is a …

Baby Stage, Family, Organization, Toddler Stage

Creating a Child-Friendly Home

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 19, 2020June 4, 2020Leave a Comment

If you have been following some of my recent Mom-life articles, you’ll know I have been working on incorporating some of Maria Montessori’s principles into our pre-school life. That is, following her suggestions to help raise babies and toddlers to love God and work well. So far I have published an article on combining Montessori …

Family, Toddler Stage

Most Helpful Parenting Reads This Year

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 19, 2020May 28, 2020Leave a Comment

It has been a while since I have done an article on books I have been reading. So here is my latest list on books that have helped me with parenting my two year old (Little Fox). Toilet Training in Less Than a Day Toilet Training in Less Than a Day by Nathan Azrin and …

ByzCast, ByzCatholic

The Orthodachs Show Ep. IV: Byzantine Fátima Revisited (Feat. Kevin Symonds)

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

In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad has an indepth conversation with his special guest, Mr. Kevin Symonds, author and Fátima expert. Mr. Symonds speaks on the details of the Third Part of the Secret of Fátima and of the “errors of Russia” mentioned by The Theotokos. He also reveals exclusive information about an …

About Me, Family

Happy Name’s Day Kyleshka and Little Fox

by TheBadgerDadupdated on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020Leave a Comment

Many Happy Years! Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη! Мъногаꙗ лѣта! Today is the Feastday of St. Rita of Cascia and the Name’s Day for Kylesha and Little Fox. From the bottom of our hearts we’d like to wish them many happy and blessed years. This blog wouldn’t exist without your hard work and dedication, my love, …

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 …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

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 …

ByzCast, ByzCatholic

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 …