In the 1920's, author Virginia Woolf lectured and wrote to advance the cause of women's freedom. In her essay, "A Room of One's Own," she states, "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." I propose the same to be true If a woman is to sew. As I rode from … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
PASTORAL VISIT TO SAN MIGUEL, TOTONICAPAN
August 23, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
PASTORAL VISIT TO SAN MIGUEL, TOTONICAPAN Father John Chakos The Orthodox Church in Guatemala belongs to the indigenous people. They are the Mayans who were conquered by the Spaniards 500 years ago, but who continue to live proudly and nobly in accordance with the customs and traditions of … [Read more...]
ASCENT TO TOQUIAN: AN ETHEREAL PASSAGE
August 19, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
ASCENT TO TOQUIAN: AN ETHEREAL PASSAGE Father John Chakos Our recent missionary journey with Archbishop Athenagoras took us to Toquian, Mexico, a tiny border town perched up high in the verdant, but steep, mountain range that divides northern Guatemala from southern Mexico. Many … [Read more...]
A Fairy-Tale Existence
August 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
The mention of a fairy-tale life conjures up visions of glittering castles and beautiful princesses being swept away to a happily-ever-after by charming princes on white stallions. In my youth, I dreamed, as many girls do, that such a perfect life might be in my future. As the years went by, … [Read more...]
THE GREAT ENTRANCE, GUATEMALAN STYLE
August 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
THE GREAT ENTRANCE, GUATEMALAN STYLE Father John Chakos How important is it for a bishop to visit his flock in Guatemala? I was soon to find out with our visit to the parish of Todos Los Santos (All Saints) in Cuchumatan. In a welcome, not unlike that given to Jesus on Palm Sunday, we were … [Read more...]
