The Saint Euphrosynos Cafe

I thought that was amusing, too, about the "pear on the ground". Especially since my neighbors have the most unbelievably good crop on their Anjou pear tree this year, so that a pear drops to the ground every minute, it seems ! So the choice of fruit and its location was certainly a propos...

I think fish - salmon, tuna, halibut, these sorts - are needed, actually. It is said that - true or not - fish are cold-blooded and hence not the same as eating animals. Fish are considered to be willing to give up their lives to feed humans. Animals are NOT willing. Think of the fear in them when b...

I see this letter has been linked to in 2 places. So because of the discussion about the picture accompanying that epic letter, why not to discuss the letter itself on the World Orthodox thread started by Maria and the picture here ? If anyone wants to say more. I think Fr Siluan said it right : &qu...

Black seed oil , really? Where did you find that ? That is a big traditional remedy in many countries. I have never heard of it being available here. Maybe imported in bulk form. Do you happen to know the name of the company which makes it? Omega-3 is good to have, too, for balance. Fish oils do con...

Good idea !

A lot of people are interested, both men who may wish to visit,
and women who are simply eager to hear stories of time spent there.

To think I have never heard of Kelseyville - either for the special-sounding olive oil, OR the Monastery. Oh, so THAT's where it is located. That must be the one that was getting started about ....7 or 8 years back ? It's sort of north of Santa Rosa, but not in the direction of the Coast ? Or maybe ...

Yes, isn't olive oil a great thing? I wanted to make a suggestion for discerning olive oil afficionados [like me, too]. Portuguese Organic Olive Oil may be the best. There is wonderful brand called "Da Morgada". It is REAL REAL olive oil. It's a little difficult to find. But any health foo...