Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.

One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.

The community welcomes a friend who reminds them of the woman "bent over for eighteen years" in St. Luke's Gospel. The ones who are unnoticed are a priority for God.

Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.

The dynamis of Theophany is towards new life and communion. We see this in the community, as God is bringing healing to Jacob, while also opposing the flattening (or "alienation of the spirit") that so often happens in modern culture.

Most servants are faithful with the talents entrusted to them. Even though broken and poor, they keep nothing for themselves. This is the reality of the gospel that we see within the community: there is an abundance of good done by the people.

Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the mission.

Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.

Father Nicolae writes about how both the blind man in the Gospel reading, and Angela (a member of the community) have been changed by Christ to such an extent that they are nearly unrecognizable. This gives all of us hope of restoration through Christ.

Through Matthew's arrival at the community this week, we learn that communion makes us look for the one that is lost: Through the wounds of the poor, Christ pours out His grace.

Father Nicolai reflects on recent hopeful learnings in the community.

Brother Luke shares some new stories from the mission.

A discussion of Saturday's gospel leads community members to search for Resurrection.

It is the cry of the poor who are in solidarity with those who suffer the most, today. The poor are not indifferent to the suffering, but lift it in prayer, with faith that God hears them.

Introductory show

Martha reflects back on a summer full of difficult transitions.

Martha shares some culinary and spiritual insights as she reflects back upon 2009.

In this episode of Wheat Wine and Oil, Martha contrasts Orthodox Advent with the secular holiday season. She also shares a fasting recipe. [Open in new window]

Martha looks back on 2011, remembering the many relationships she built through food.

Martha offers a suggestions for planning Lenten menus and then compares a favorite, reliable cooking spoon to the saints from who she seeks intercessory prayers.

Join Martha for a couple of anecdotes, more tips to simplify your Lenten meals and words from the Lenten Triodion. (15:40)

Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac.

The Nativity fast begins soon and the "season" gets started. Martha has some helpful insight for all of us as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of Christ.

Being grouchy and irritable from hunger is not the only food-related sin to avoid during Great Lent.

Martha addresses the preparation and anticipation for the Nativity in our kitchens, and elsewhere. Here is the link to the recipe for preserved lemons.

open-source music visualizer that synchronizes MIDI to bouncing balls in a modified game of Pong #

the ruling is "a knife in the back of libraries," claiming that authors won't write new books if libraries lend digital books for free #

the course of medication that cures Hepatitis C costs $84,000 at $1,000/pill, but can be produced for only $700 or $0.83/pill #

you'll just have to trust me on this one; recommended for desktop browsers #

most "blue zones," concentrated areas of supercentenarians, can be attributed to pension fraud or bad record-keeping #

Chris Person compiled a list of active forums, grouped by subject area, hosted outside of the major platforms #

a series of articles looking back 20 years, worth exploring just for the playful article design inspired by early Gmail, Digg, Kazaa, and more #

like curling meets shuffleboard on a tabletop board #

The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel's clearheaded "endorsement of democracy, solving problems, and Kamala Harris" #

research and short essays about cultural loss and the critical importance of preservation and access #

a useful case study given the current debacle stemming from WordPress's "benevolent dictator for life" model #

the BBS goes read-only on Friday, replaced by Substack comments, and the community is not happy #

he has an extraordinary memory, reliving the stories behind a beautifully simple song #

a dozen surprise new games released to everyone at the same time on a regular schedule #

Papers Please/Obra Dinn creator Lucas Pope dropped a surprise spooky free web game inspired by 1980s LCD handhelds #

they're asking people not to access NYT games or cooking apps until it's over, so give up that Wordle streak #

anything out of frame is immediately forgotten, making it very dream-like and surreal to explore #

inflation was a painful global phenomenon, and every ruling party was punished for it regardless of political leanings #

So, what’s the deal with clerical dress and monastic habits? Do they really matter?