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...]
Conservative Clergy vs Liberal Clergy?
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...]
The Omophorion
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: … [Read more...]
Abbot Tryphon: Narcissistic Clericalism
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 … [Read more...]
The Role of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the RC Scandal
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 … [Read more...]
Episode 28: Narcissism and the Priesthood
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 … [Read more...]
How to Describe What We Do
'People often say to me, ‘J.John, what do you do?’ It’s difficult to know what to say. Because if I say to you that I’m a Reverend, which I am, that conjures up certain images in people’s minds as to what I might be. I like to be a bit creative in telling people what I do. I sat next to this … [Read more...]
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