“God’s got great abs”, Xavier leaned over and whispered to me on Sunday as we were marking the Theophany of our Lord. Snicker, I will be eighty, and thinking of that when I see the icon. I have no idea why he has such a well defined six pack (I’m hoping one of the iconographers I have the pleasure of reading will chime in) but he certainly does. I told him it emphasized his humanity, was that right?

It was a hard day at church for Cedric – I pointed out that he has to be aware of appearances and not be alone in the Parish House with young women, even if they are both sitting and not talking to each other. He felt I’d impinged his honor. Sigh. Parenting is not easy.

Happy Afterfeast of the Theophany! Many years! Due to it falling on a Sunday, we were there for the Indoor blessing of the water, but missed the outdoor blessing, which is always a treat.

(icon from the GOA site)