tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post116498152889978756..comments2022-04-27T23:07:59.833-04:00Comments on Conversi ad Dominum: Chronicling a Journey (Part I)Fr John W Fentonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01283787316830250866noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1165294288518191062006-12-04T23:51:00.000-05:002006-12-04T23:51:00.000-05:00My fiancee's family are long-time members of Annun...My fiancee's family are long-time members of Annunciation, when it was in the "old edifice" in a different area of Milwaukee. Her father became Lutheran, thus she is Lutheran, and my family has always been Lutheran. I like Annunciation. I go up there from Chicago for Greek Fest, baptisms of family members, etc. Father Jim is a great guy, and it is a nice church. I, too, am looking forward to more chronicles, now on number 3. Keep it up!Roskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372643892803754301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1165013074795400602006-12-01T17:44:00.000-05:002006-12-01T17:44:00.000-05:00A few years ago we were able to visit the inside o...A few years ago we were able to visit the inside of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church as part of a tour associated with an annual Greek Festival (which has since then moved to the State Fair Grounds). Although I am not a fan of contemporary church architecture I appreciate this exposure I had to the Orthodox Church (as limited as a brief tour is able to provide). This is the only instance I have been inside an Orthodox Church building that I can recall. My personal background and experiences have brought me to a greater familiarity with the Roman Church than with the Orthodox Church. As a history major I appreciate your remarks regarding church history. As a Lutheran pastor, bound to the Lutheran Confessions, I look forward to reading and learning more about your spiritual journey and the theology of the Orthodox Church. Thank you for making this chronicle available.Timothy Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869105787715732917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1165010753634729932006-12-01T17:05:00.000-05:002006-12-01T17:05:00.000-05:00I love hearing these stories and am glad you are s...I love hearing these stories and am glad you are sharing them with us. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the next installment.DebDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594843598589340808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1164989722764222872006-12-01T11:15:00.000-05:002006-12-01T11:15:00.000-05:00Oh, I am glad you are going to do this. I was dis...Oh, I am glad you are going to do this. I was disappointed (and I understand that I am not alone in this!) that Jaroslav Peliken never shared his story publicly.<BR/><BR/>Frederica Mathewes Green says that in today’s world, where truth is relative and subject to the individual, one’s experiences are not easily challenged. Such a <I>Zeitgeist</I> creates a natural interest in the individual “story” and, accordingly, is a good tool for evangelism.<BR/><BR/>Myself…I am encouraged by the stories and usually find a nugget or two to carry off and share with others. For example, we had a young Baptist man come to our church (now a catechumen). He told me that he could never remember a time in his life when he didn’t love Jesus, but that he never really worshipped Him until he experienced the Divine Liturgy. His joy in finding this missing element has stayed with me.<BR/><BR/>So…staying tuned for future chronicles.-----DDixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511317203353075644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1164985671215223262006-12-01T10:07:00.001-05:002006-12-01T10:07:00.001-05:00Father,I read the same book several years back. Al...Father,<BR/>I read the same book several years back. All the same things you have said intrigued me as well. I came to all the same conclusions. Another great book that my oldest son is studying right now for his Homeschool Bible studies is "Common Ground" and introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy for the American Christian.<BR/>God bless,<BR/>Dave318@Niceahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868995577231032951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21841592.post-1164985640703431052006-12-01T10:07:00.000-05:002006-12-01T10:07:00.000-05:00My first experience of Orthodoxy was this same chu...My first experience of Orthodoxy was this same church. My classmate from nearby Gloria Dei-Bethesda (WELS), Jason Hellwig, lived across the street from "The Flying Saucer Church" and we used to play in the field surrounding it. You beat me into an Orthodox church by about 15 years, but I was playing outside it by 1981. :)123https://www.blogger.com/profile/14514075641944568806noreply@blogger.com