by Mark Love I saw this on a woodworker's blog, of all things, and thought is was worthy of review. As you will read, he is a former pastor who left ministry behind, so his insights are worth noting. It is protestant in origin (minister, rather than priest gives it away). Do I agree with … [Read more...]
Advice To Potential Monastics
An interview with Archbishop Mark (Arndt) Why do people now go to monasteries not from an impoverished life but from a life of comfort, how to find the right monastery, which of the holy fathers should be read, what is the proper relationship of a monastic to parents, should the internet be used, … [Read more...]
The Priest Who Did Not Want To Serve The Divine Liturgy
There was once a priest who did not want to serve the liturgy because it was a cold winter day. The temperature was 10 degrees below zero and the priest knew that the only person who was likely to come to the service was the chanter. The priest had no idea about the Church's teaching on the … [Read more...]
On Clergy & Secret Societies
But in future, since the priestly canon openly sets this forth, that the crime of conspiracy or secret society is forbidden by external laws, but much more ought it to be prohibited in the Church; we also hasten to observe that if any clerics or monks are found either conspiring or entering secret … [Read more...]
St. Ambrose On Marriage And Monasticism
by St. Ambrose of Milan (d. 397 AD) A careful guide points out many paths, that each may walk along the one which he prefers and considers suitable to himself, so long as he comes upon one by which he can reach the camp. The path of virginity is good, but being high and steep requires the … [Read more...]
The Image of God and the Dignity of Work
by Art Lindsley The number one fear of the millennial generation is living a meaningless life. In a recent informal survey of undergraduate students at Regent University, 27 percent of students asked expressed anxiety when considering their vocation. “Scared,” “uneasy,” “unsure,” “confused,” and “ … [Read more...]
Priestly Attire
by a Priest of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. With no judgment on clergy who do not follow these injunctions, I have always found that dressing appropriately as an Orthodox priest was also a great mission and outreach tool. The opportunities it presents are without equal. In issue no. 6 … [Read more...]
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