by cutsinger | Apr 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
As you no doubt know, the three stars on the Virgin’s maphorion (mantle) in Orthodox icons—one on Her head, and one on each shoulder—are intended to signify Her perpetual virginity: (1) before, (2) during, and (3) after the birth of Christ. The “during” often puzzles...
by cutsinger | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
What’s the best way to render the French déifuge when translating Schuon? Previous translators (myself among them) have generally opted for the literal transposition, “deifugal”, but you’re thinking about “theofugal”, you say, or else simply “God-fleeing”. As I see...
by cutsinger | Feb 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Your information is correct: the Kursk Root Icon has indeed been traveling throughout the Southeastern United States in recent days. In fact we were very fortunate to have had it in our home one evening this past week; here is one of the photos we took. From the way...
by cutsinger | Jan 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yes, it’s true—I say this based on my own personal, though very limited, experience, as well as (much more importantly!) the consistent teaching of the Orthodox Church—that our prayers and other spiritual work can have a healing impact on others, including those who...
by cutsinger | Jan 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is “the present moment” perpendicular to the line of time? Interesting question. It seems to me a good answer depends on which sort of “present” you mean. I have in mind the medieval distinction, going back at least as far as Boethius, between two distinct forms of...
by cutsinger | Dec 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
As a follow-up to my last post—Logismoi—I thought you might be interested in the following recent article by George Will. So perhaps things aren’t so bad after all at your university?! WASHINGTON (26 November 2015)— Give thanks this day for some indirect...
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