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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

Dormition of St. Anna

by Kyleshkaupdated on July 7, 2020July 23, 2020Leave a Comment

The Dormition of Saint Anna, Mother of the Most Holy God-bearer We celebrate the Dormition of Anna, the mother of the Theotokos, on July 25th. As the mother of the Theotokos, St. Anna (together with Joachim) held an important role in preparing Mary for her role in Salvation history. They taught their daughter to pray, …

Baby Stage, Family, Toddler Stage

How to Help Your Young Child Love Books

by Kyleshkaupdated on June 16, 2020July 16, 2020Leave a Comment

I love books. As a child, I read all day every day. Yes, even while walking home from school. I do not recommend reading while walking. It’s not safe. But there you go – that is how much I love books! However, it can be hard to read as a parent. Babies love to tear …

ByzCast, ByzCatholic

TheBadgerDad on The Meaning of Catholic: Greek Schism Pt 3

by TheBadgerDadupdated on July 16, 2020July 15, 2020Leave a Comment

T. S. Flanders talks to Byzantine Catholic TheBadgerDad about the history of the Greek schism after the Council of Florence. This council is viewed as a “failure” by the Greek schismatics, but it also became the basis for many Eastern Catholic churches to be in full union with the Holy See. We will talk about …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

Blessed Olga, Princess of Kiev

by Kyleshkaupdated on June 11, 2020July 9, 2020Leave a Comment

The Repose of Blessed Olga, Princess of Kiev, Who Took on The Christian Name Helen at her Holy Baptism July 11th is the feast of Blessed Olga, Princess of Kiev. Her Christian name is Helen. And we also call her Equal to the Apostles. One thing I don’t know is why we still call her …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

The Precious Robe of Our Lady Feast Day

by Kyleshkaupdated on June 5, 2020July 2, 2020Leave a Comment

The Placing of the Precious Robe of Our Most Holy Lady and the Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople July 2nd is the feast of the Placing of the Precious Robe of Our Most Holy Lady and the Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople. Isn’t that a …

ByzCast, ByzCatholic

TOS Ep. VI: Vocations (Feat. Rev. Mike Bombak)

by TheBadgerDadupdated on June 30, 2020June 27, 2020Leave a Comment

In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad is joined by Rev. Mike Bombak, priest of the UGCC Eparchy of Edmonton, AB, Canada to discuss his vocation testimony and vocations in general. Rev. Mike posts his homilies and other reflections on Byzantine spirituality on Musings with Father Mike on YouTube and hosts a weekly podcast …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

Synaxis of the 12 Apostles

by Kyleshkaupdated on May 26, 2020June 25, 20201 Comment

Synaxis of the 12 Apostles We celebrate the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles the day after the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The purpose of honouring the apostles together (rather than just on their individual feast days) is to commemorate their role in spreading the Gospel. So this week we will look at an …

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 …