Contemplations

February 22 is the commemoration of St Baradates (Baradatus).

St Baradates (died circa 460) was a hermit who lived in the Diocese of Cyrrhus in Syria, and whose bishop, Theodoret, called him “the admirable Baradates.” Baradates lived in a tiny hut, too small for him to stand upright, and he wore a leather garment that exposed only his mouth and nose. He was said to have been very learned, particularly in theology. Emperor Leo wrote him, asking his advice regarding the Council of Chalcedon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baradates

Saint Baradates the Syrian began to live as a desert-dweller in a hut near Antioch. He then built a stone cell upon a hill, so cramped and low that the ascetic could stand in it only in a stooped position. It had neither window nor door, and the wind, rain and cold came in through the cracks, and in summer he was not protected from…

So I’m sure we all know about the debate of Creation vs. Evolution. You will meet different Orthodox Christians say different things — some are ardent Creationists, some are ardent Evolutionists, and some don’t really care and don’t think it matters either way.

If you really consider the theological implications that evolution would have for Orthodoxy, rather than just throwing it in as a different beginning, and read what the Fathers have to say about Genesis, you will clearly see that evolution is in fact wholly incompatible with Orthodox Christianity. There are many issues here: the Fathers accepted the Scriptures as is — they didn’t think themselves wiser than God’s revelation. Many Fathers insisted that we not deny the literal/historical level. The Fathers, without exception as I far as I know, therefore accept the timeline of Genesis as literal, which leaves not nearly enough time for evolution to have occurred…

I have a weekly food plan, and I try to make the best meals I can for as cheap as possible, and as healthy as possible.

I have found that this feat is not difficult, just time consuming and requires planning – and I am good at planning, and cooking; that is very important as well.

You should try this, make a plan, and cook to the best of your ability – nothing is difficult and nothing is too time consuming, just messy.

And as a fore-word, thanks to my mother for teaching me how to make cheap, easy and tasty food, it ain’t hard.

So today is a Friday, which means I am busy – I have a fair amount on my plate, but none on my literal one. I need to cook something quick and healthy, but also non-perishable.

Not enough time in the morning so that is…