“Patterning Chaos with Heroic Grace" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) August 31, 2017 In this talk, Fr. Anthony shares his thoughts on heroism, dragon slaying, and how we can use the power of Christ to tame chaos and bring order to our lives and … [Read more...]
How to Keep the Church Typikon
If you are thinking about the Orthodox priesthood, it is useful to attend to these instructions. The Typikon is something which guides liturgical life, and it is necessary to know the expectations of the Church in this matter, so you can fulfill those expectations. The Question of Uniformity in the … [Read more...]
The (Challenge of) the Care of Bivocational Ministers
There is a great deal of practical and pastoral wisdom in this article. Let us attend. by Fr. Ernesto Obregon Bivocational ministry is on the increase. There are many people who see this as a positive thing. And, many of those people are not pastors. Bivocational ministry raises many … [Read more...]
So what is it exactly that a priest does?
Fr. Gabriel Rochelle St. Anthony of the Desert Mission (Blog), 26 June 2017 (reposted at Pravmir.com 20 July 2017) Priests are not psychologists. Since the beginning of the 20th century people have been trying to turn us into psychologists. Even the seminaries have danced to the tune by … [Read more...]
Episode #31: Bi-Vocational Ministry and Ghost Hunting
“Fr. Maximos on Bi-Vocational Ministry and Ghost Hunting" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) August 31, 2017 Fr. Maximos McIntyre, a ROCOR mission priest in MA, talks to us about the challenges of bi-vocational ministry and shares warnings about ghost hunting. And he … [Read more...]
Episode 30: Reclaiming Manliness in the Church
"Reclaiming Manliness in the Church" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) June 26, 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony and Fr. Hans Jacobse (American Orthodox Institute) lament a culture that denigrates manliness and talk about how priests (and other manly men) can help … [Read more...]
Your Lack of Work Ethic
Admittedly, this is a provocative title, but it is intended to be. The priest must not be outdone by the layman in persistence - in work, in prayer, in effort, in sacrifice. Persistence, passion, patience, and a solid work ethic. Got one? Unless you do, you'll never experience the glory of … [Read more...]
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