On this, the first day of Great Lent, I ask your forgiveness for all I have done, both in ignorance and intention, to harm you. God forgives and I forgive! ******* Every morning we all pray these or similar words; Lord, save and have mercy on those whom I have offended or scandalized … [Read more...]
Episode 23: Hunger, Social Media Silence, and the Stickiness of the Priestly Profession
Hunger, Social Media Silence, and the Stickiness of the Priestly Profession by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) February 24, 2017 In this episode, Fr. Anthony expresses how much he looks forward to having his old friend hunger back around, laments the lack of discernment … [Read more...]
Episode 22: Young Elders and Confession
“Young Elders and Confession” by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) In this episode Fr. Anthony talks about the problem of "young elders" in the post-Soviet Russian Orthodox Church (and in our own) and then, after a commercial break, shares his approach and advice on … [Read more...]
Episode 21: Benedict Sheehan on the State of Music in American Orthodoxy
"Why Orthodox Can’t Sing . . . and How to Fix It" by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast) Benedict Sheehan is the Director of Music at St. Tikhon's Seminary and the author of the Ancient Faith Radio blog, "The Music Stand". In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the state … [Read more...]
Advice for priests who feel sorry for themselves (from St. Leo the Great)
I came across this gem while preparing for a Bible Study class on the readings for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (esp. 2 Timothy 3:10-15). This mirrors the advice given to a friend by his doctor when my friend complained about the pain an upcoming procedure was sure to inflict. In … [Read more...]
The Declining Parish as a Grieving Mother
A few months ago I was invited to a clergy retreat for traditional Anglican clergy. It was a wonderful experience. One of the speakers was Fr. Peter Geromel. During the Q&A portion of his talk on "The Comforts of the Priesthood", he mentioned that parishes that were missing an entire … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Take if the Cartel and Bullies Run You Out of the Church
by Thom Rainer A church cartel is an alliance of bullies, bully-followers, and even non-Christians in the church. Its ultimate goal is to get its way. It feeds off of selfish power. Bullies love positions of authority in church, and they quickly form Cartels. This is a common thing in the Church, … [Read more...]
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