by Elder Paisios I see today a certain love to be the first. Many rush to be first - clergy, etc. Yet they base themselves on human strengths and do not get anywhere. If God calls someone to an office, then God is "obligated" to help him to bring to pass his mission. Those who rush are hassled by … [Read more...]
Today’s Need for Bright and Transparent Cassocks
By Monk Moses the Athonite Lately there is a lot of talk about clergymen who have forgotten their mission, or they preach and are occupied with alternative projects. They rightly condemn the far right, but they also flirt with the known left. The first supports violence, racism and non-freedom. … [Read more...]
Elder Ephraim Katounakiotis: On the Priesthood
By Elder Ephraim of Katounakia When you liturgize, have in mind that you are a mediator. You receive from the world pain, tears, sickness, and supplications and you offer them above to the throne of the Godhead. Then you transfer to the world comfort, therapy, and whatever need someone may have. … [Read more...]
How The Lord Chose His Twelve Apostles
By St. Cyril of Alexandria Considering a vocation? Then it is a good idea to ponder and meditate on how the Lord Jesus Christ decided on who He called to be Apostles. "And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve, whom He also named apostles." (Lk 6: … [Read more...]
On The Formation Of Preachers
by Fr. John A. Peck Many of my subscribers know that I consider excellence in preaching to be the most basic skill of any clergyman. Lately I've been inundated with statements by well-meaning folk who claim that preaching is not important. They don't say it directly, but that is what they mean. … [Read more...]
Fit For Ministry?
Addressing the crisis in clergy health by Amy Frykholm Being a pastor is bad for your health. Pastors have little time for exercise. They often eat meals in the car or at potluck dinners not known for their fresh green salads. The demands on their time are unpredictable and never ending, and … [Read more...]
On The Sacramental Life
by Fr. Stephen Freeman At the ordination of a priest, the consecrated Body of Christ is placed in his hands. He is told to “Guard this!” until the coming of Christ. It is a very solemn moment – the beginning of a lifetime in which a man’s relationship to bread will never be the same. It is als … [Read more...]
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