Treatise on the Priesthood. Saint John Chrysostom (source: www.ccel.org/fathers) Book III. The Power and Temptations of the Priesthood 1. Chrysostom: As regards the insult to those who have done me honor, what I have already said might be sufficient to prove that in avoiding this office I had … [Read more...]
On the Priesthood, Book 2 – On the Qualities of a Good Pastor (St. John Chrysostom)
Treatise on the Priesthood, by St. John Chrysostom(source: www.ccel.org/fathers) Book II. On the Qualities of a Good Pastor. 1. Chrysostom: That it is possible then to make use of deceit for a good purpose, or rather that in such a case it ought not to be called deceit, but a kind of good man … [Read more...]
On the Priesthood, Book 1 – The Deception (St. John Chrysostom)
Treatise on the Priesthood, by St. John Chrysostom (source: www.ccel.org/fathers) Book I. The Deception. 1. I had many genuine and true friends, men who understood the laws of friendship, and faithfully observed them; but out of this large number there was one who excelled all the rest in his … [Read more...]
12 Reasons Why It Is Good To Be A Church Bully
Being a priest is a blessing, but it's not always easy. Rev. Erik Parker addresses one of the challenges of ministry: dealing with people who assert their fallen wills in unhealthy ways. I have no doubt there are such people in our parishes; the question is how to deal with it. They cannot be al … [Read more...]
Don’t let the “modern project” motivate your calling to the priesthood (or anything else)
This article is part of Fr. Stephen Freeman's series on "The Modern Project." While I recommend all of the articles in the series, this one has special relevance for those who feel called to the priesthood. Why? Because I have met men who want to become priests so badly that they cannot imagine th … [Read more...]
Something to understand about the priesthood…
Abbot Tryphon says at the end of his essay;"I'm sharing all of this with you because I know your priest will not." He's right; I'm reluctant to post it myself. I've never countenanced whining, especially when it seems to cheapen the "One thing Needful." But it's a good essay and worth sharing for … [Read more...]
On Priestly Formation: Small is Beautiful
On Priestly Formation:Small is Beautiful By Father Geoffrey Korz, published in Orthodox Canada, 4:2 (02 April 2007). "No one has ever seen a saint leaving a lecture room or a library" - Mother GabrielaDid you hear the joke about the Protestant minister who had so many academic degrees, he could a … [Read more...]
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