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...]
Knowing God’s Will
by Fr. Stephen Freeman “What is God’s will for my life?” No question is either more poignant nor more misguided on the lips of a Christian. It cuts particularly deep because it is most often spoken by the young or by those who feel they have lost their way. It is misguided because it makes a large … [Read more...]
When Fire Strikes: some lessons learned
Two years ago, during the pre-dawn hours of the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the parish of St. Michael in Woonsocket (UOC-USA) suffered from a terrible fire. It got up into the rafters and destroyed the roof. It was only due to the bravery and proficiency of the firefighters that it was kept … [Read more...]
Am I Called?
The Gospel reading for Matins this Sunday answers the question "Am I Called?" When you have understood this, you know what to do next. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I … [Read more...]
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