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...]
Episode 29: Tenth Anniversary Remembrances – Things That Helped Me
"Tenth Anniversary Remembrances - Things That Helped Me" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) June 12, 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony thinks back over the his first ten years as a priest, focusing on the roles perseverance, good role models/mentors, and a healthy … [Read more...]
The Swag Seminary
Look out comtemporvant church videos, Swag Seminary is on your tail! Ever wonder? Just look up James 4:4, and thank God that this is a parody... so far. And no, Orthodox seminary is not like this. … [Read more...]
Episode 28: Narcissism and the Priesthood
Narcissism and the Priesthood by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) May 19, 2017 Fr. Anthony and Fr. Harry Linsinbigler (UOC-USA priest and Canonist) discuss the difference between run-of-the-mill pride and full-blown narcissism, how both respond (or don't respond) to Or … [Read more...]
About That Apostolic Succession
Apostolic Succession is not a private possession Fr. John Morris of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, states that "Apostolic Succession is not merely a historical pedigree, but also requires Apostolic Faith. This is because Apostolic Succession is not the private … [Read more...]
How to Describe What We Do
'People often say to me, ‘J.John, what do you do?’ It’s difficult to know what to say. Because if I say to you that I’m a Reverend, which I am, that conjures up certain images in people’s minds as to what I might be. I like to be a bit creative in telling people what I do. I sat next to this la … [Read more...]
Episode 27: Learning to Say “No”
Learning to Say "No" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) April 5, 2017 Many priests have a problem with committing themselves at a pace that is unsustainable. In this podcast Fr. Anthony and Fr. Gregory Jensen talk about why priests have a hard time saying no and why it i … [Read more...]
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