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The Necessity of Speaking Out for the Faith

March 13, 2024 Filed under: Leave a Comment

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by Bishop Luke of Syracuse (UMP Conference, Q&A session) "Yes, you should speak out. Don't be didactic about it, but otherwise, you end up being indifferent or lukewarm. If you have the opportunity to stand up and express your displeasure; if you don't do that, it's a great danger. It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Featured, General

On the Mystery of Ordination

May 31, 2023 Filed under: Leave a Comment

A homily by St. Nicolai Velimirovich “And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them" (Acts 6:6). By laying their hands on the chosen faithful, the Apostles consecrated Bishops, Priests and Deacons. It is apparent from this that the Christian Faith is not only a teaching but also a power. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Priest, Vocation

Conservative Clergy vs Liberal Clergy?

November 16, 2022 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Fr. Josiah Trenham Putting this division and categorization to rest, Fr. Josiah clearly states the truth, and gives instruction about what to do about it. Enjoy.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Leadership, Priest

The Omophorion

May 14, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The omophorion is an integral part of the bishop’s liturgical vestment. It is by this liturgical vestment that believers recognize holy hierarchs on icons. What is the origin of this item of vestment, how is it used during worship, and what does it symbolize? Origin The omophorion (Greek: Ὠ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop Tagged With: bishop, omophorion, Orthodox

Abbot Tryphon: Narcissistic Clericalism

August 26, 2018 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissistic Clericalism August 17, 2018; Abbot Tryphon, The Morning Offering Clericalism shouldn’t have anything to do with Christianity   The recent release of the findings of the District Attorney of Pennsylvania, have resurrected the memory of the failure of the hierarchs of th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Featured, General, Pastoral, Priest Tagged With: Abbot Tryphon, clergy abuse scandal, Morning Offering

The Role of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the RC Scandal

August 24, 2018 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The revelations of decades of abuse and cover-ups in the Roman Catholic Church is gut-wrenching.  It calls for recognition, repentance, and penance on a massive scale.  It also calls for serious study so that reforms (and reforms MUST come!) are effective.  One of the challenges is that no one is go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Featured, General, Leadership, Pastoral, Priest, Seminary, Vocation Tagged With: Abuse, Catholic, Scandal

Episode 28: Narcissism and the Priesthood

May 19, 2017 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Narcissism and the Priesthood by Fr. Anthony Perkins Good Guys Wear Black (AFR Podcast)  May 19, 2017 Fr. Anthony and Fr. Harry Linsinbigler (UOC-USA priest and Canonist) discuss the difference between run-of-the-mill pride and full-blown narcissism, how both respond (or don't respond) to Or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, General, Leadership, Pastoral, podcast, Preparation, Priest Tagged With: narcissism

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