by Thomas G. Bandy Thinking about ordained ministry? Think twice, act once. As I coach pastors, one of the most pervasive issues is clergy anger. Anger, of course, is just one half of the vicious cycle of anger-depression. Clergy are more likely to admit to depression, because admitting anger … [Read more...]
A Letter of Elder Joseph To A Seminarian
To John, student of the Theological School Holy Cross, Brookline of Boston Mount Athos, on 06/05/1959. To my beloved John, I pray you have long health and illumination from God, that His good Spirit may open your nous, just as He sent to His holy disciples. Well, good son, fear God and do His … [Read more...]
How Many Hours Must a Pastor Work to Satisfy the Congregation?
by Thom Rainer This excellent article reminds us of the unreasonable expectations most people have of their clergy. Yes, it is universal, so don't be put off by the protestant setting. If you pursue the priesthood, you'll be in a parish most likely, and you will be dealing with these kind of … [Read more...]
Eleven Things You Might Not Understand About Your Minister
by Mark Love I saw this on a woodworker's blog, of all things, and thought is was worthy of review. As you will read, he is a former pastor who left ministry behind, so his insights are worth noting. It is protestant in origin (minister, rather than priest gives it away). Do I agree with … [Read more...]
Advice To Potential Monastics
An interview with Archbishop Mark (Arndt) Why do people now go to monasteries not from an impoverished life but from a life of comfort, how to find the right monastery, which of the holy fathers should be read, what is the proper relationship of a monastic to parents, should the internet be used, … [Read more...]
Jesus, Jail and Jury Duty
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon I have never served on a jury. Nor, if I trust memory, have I ever published very widely the reasons for this. The immediate reason is that I have invariably found some way to be excused from that duty without making a big deal of it. When, for instance, I … [Read more...]
On The Sacred Priesthood
by St. Symeon the New Theologian The Priesthood is a dignity formidable even to angels, since one must touch the inaccessible God: “There, indeed, where the bread is placed and wine is poured in the name of Thy Body and of Thy Blood, O Word, Thou art there Thyself, O Word, my God, and they truly … [Read more...]
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