A psychologist friend of mind gained access to St. Vladimir’s seminary student files and proved that 92% of former students who were ordained failed in the priesthood: quit, divorced, apostatized, were deposed, etc. So the ‘business model’ is obviously a failure, but those who have the authority to require change won’t do it, because the current system serves them best.
A High Priest, a King, and… a Rabbit
Share the post “A High Priest, a King, and… a Rabbit” FacebookXShare… by Fr. Lawrence Farley After over four decades of ordained priestly ministry, one does get a feel for what it means to be a priest. There are many verses in Scripture about this. Moreover, throughout the long length of my experience I have […]
Pagans Are Doomed to a Life of Unhappiness
Share the post “Pagans Are Doomed to a Life of Unhappiness” FacebookXShare… Priest Nicolas Francois Xavier came to Moscow from Côte d’Ivoire, a country where few people have heard of Christianity. Bringing the Good Tidings to a land where paganism is predominant is a very complicated task. But, responding to the Lord’s call: Go ye therefore, […]
