by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 3. Remission of Sins The subject of the remission of sins needs to be examined here because, under the influence of Western ideas, we have a legalistic view of it. We look upon sins as moral transgressions that arouse God’s anger, and so we see the remission … [Read more...]
The Priesthood & The Remission of Sins: Part 2
by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 2. Spiritual Priesthood Apart from Sacred (ordained) priesthood, there is also what is called spiritual priesthood. Orthodox Psychotherapy has a whole section analyzing this important subject. It is explained there that a person who has noetic prayer and … [Read more...]
The Priesthood & The Remission of Sins: Part 1
by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos 1. Sacred (ordained) Priesthood My book Orthodox Psychotherapy emphasizes the great value of the Mystery of the Priesthood. Priesthood is highly prized. It is described in the writings of the holy Fathers of the Church, particularly in the teaching of St … [Read more...]
Top Five Ways To Kill Your Bible Study (And One Thing To Give It Life)
Here are several things you might find yourself doing that will unintentionally shrink or even kill your group: Prepare your Bible study late in the week. You’re a busy guy, and you’ve learned to put your lesson together on Saturday. You did it once in an emergency, but hey, no one in the group c … [Read more...]
On The Priestly Order
by Pope St. Gregory the Dialogist I say it with tears, I declare it with groans, that, when the priestly order has fallen inwardly, neither will it be able to stand outwardly for long. (Book V, Letter 53) … [Read more...]
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Priest?
Do you spend time in prayer? Are you willing and able to grow in your prayer life? Can you dedicate yourself to learn what it takes to be a priest, both in seminary studies and lifelong learning? Would presiding and preaching at the Eucharist motivate you to do it well? Are you committed to grow … [Read more...]
Orthodox Marriage & Its Misunderstanding
by Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev The love that exists between a man and a woman is an important theme in many books of Scripture. The Book of Genesis, in particular, tells us of holy and pious couples, such as Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel. A special blessing, bestowed on … [Read more...]
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