An interview with Archbishop Seraphim (Dulgov) Archbishop Seraphim departed to the Lord on 24 November, 2003, the day on which the Myrrh-Streaming Montreal Iveron Icon of the Mother of God is commemorated. -Vladyka, tell us of your childhood. -I was born in Russia in what were already … [Read more...]
Reality Check: Your parish has a sinful leader
A pastor friend forwarded this to me at an opportune time: the day after I had responded to someone's challenge with acerbic sarcasm. It happened at a board meeting, and I knew I had gone too far the moment I loosed my tongue. It became more obvious when that board member left the meeting in tea … [Read more...]
40 Days of Blogging: Rules and Vocational Discernment
From OrthoAnalytika, by Fr. Anthony Perkins (15 November 2014) With thanks to Fr. John Peck (Preacher's Institute) for setting up the 40 day challenge. I have been the Director of Vocations for the UOC-USA for about a year and a half now. It has been a real blessing to help men and women … [Read more...]
People Want Loving, Active, Joyful, and Evangelical Leadership
A couple of months ago, Pew Research announced a finding that surprised me: 49% of Americans want preachers to speak about "political issues." This was roughly the same percentage that do NOT want them to do so. I have not looked closely at the data, but I am willing to bet that people who go to c … [Read more...]
Patriarch Kirill: “Being a Clergyman Today Means Scaling the Most Difficult and Greatest Heights”
by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow October 26, 2014. His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, presided over the Great Consecration of a church in honor of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian on the premises of the Saratov Theological Seminary and celebrated the Divine … [Read more...]
Don’t preach “the devil’s homily”!
In every parish (even the dream ones), there are going to be people whom it is hard to love. Like flies that get into the car when you take your garbage to the dump, their words and actions will continue annoying you long after you've left their physical presence. Sometimes it can get so bad that y … [Read more...]
Living in the Rectory – some pros and cons
As a new priest, the first piece of advice many experienced priests have given me is to buy my own house. We live in the rectory and, while it does bring challenges, we have found it to be rewarding for the parish, my family, and my ministry. From the stories I have gathered, it seems that when rec … [Read more...]
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