by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Originally published in July/August of 2005, this article always has kept a special place in my heart. As a priest of "The Church Militant" I've always felt that clergy must, first and foremost, be men, and men must be courageous. The Necessity of a Military … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Isn’t Optional; It’s Self-Care
by Fr. Basil Biberdorf In the course of the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to attend by the SVS Symposium (topic: “Hellenism and Orthodoxy”) as well as the Acton Institute’s Acton University 2010. Both have given me significant opportunity to reflect on a number of the issues … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Why You Must Guard Your Heart
by Dcn. Michael Hyatt As CEO of the world’s largest Bible publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Fr. Michael has shown the world what effective Christian leadership really is. His blog, Intentional Leadership, is the source for this excellent article and is highly recommended. Your heart is the … [Read more...]
A Bullseye On Their Back
Another gem from the Ministry Best Practices webblog. It's not easy being a pastor. Here are some stats why: 50% of pastors’ marriages will end in divorce 80% of seminary graduates will leave ministry in the first 5 years 70% of pastors are grossly underpaid (compared to the amount of work … [Read more...]
Bishops: Successors of the Apostles
Although the Apostles are often referred to as the first 'bishops' of particular areas, there is a significant difference between Apostles and bishops. Apostles, personally commissioned and sent by our Lord Jesus Christ, have apostolic authority wherever they went. Bishops, appointed as their … [Read more...]
St. Yakov (Jacob) Netsvetov
Today, July 26th, is the feast day of St. Yakov/Jacob Netsvetov, the Enlightener and Baptizer of the Native Peoples of Alaska. His story is inspiring. His Journals are amazing. He is a magnificent example of priestly, missionary zeal, spiritual warfare and love for the lost souls. Holy Father Yakov, … [Read more...]
Evangelical Love and the Priesthood
by St. John of Kronstadt The priest must in the first place acquire, through God’s grace, evangelical love; he needs this love every minute, every second… But he needs this love especially during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy which is wholly the mystery of infinite, divine love for … [Read more...]
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