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...]
Preaching Better – Practical Suggestions for Homilists
One of the complaints made against priests is that their homilies are largely a waste of time. Personally, I think that a good portion of the blame for this lays with the hearer (e.g. lack of preparation, inability to focus, unrealistic expectations), but there is LOT of room for improvement on the … [Read more...]
Advice for priests who feel sorry for themselves (from St. Leo the Great)
I came across this gem while preparing for a Bible Study class on the readings for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (esp. 2 Timothy 3:10-15). This mirrors the advice given to a friend by his doctor when my friend complained about the pain an upcoming procedure was sure to inflict. In … [Read more...]
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