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 … [Read more...]
Palamas’ Prayer for Priests
St. Gregory Palamas wrote this prayer for priests and I would ask that you make this part of your daily prayer. Pray for priests that you know as they minister daily to God’s people. O Lord Jesus Christ, enkindle the hearts of all thy priests with the fire of zealous love for Thee, that they may … [Read more...]
“I Dreamt of the Priesthood Since Childhood”
A Conversation with the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Metropolitan Hilarion – Vladyka, please tell us about your “new homeland.” Where were you born? – I was born in Western Canada, in the Province of Alberta, where there were a great many Ukrainian settlers. … [Read more...]
The Basics of Divine Liturgy
Translated by John Sanidopoulos Before I left the Holy Monastery I found an opportunity in a discussion to ask him [Elder Sophrony] about the Divine Liturgy, and he presented me with the basic teaching about it. - "The Priesthood is not given to man as a reward for virtues, but … [Read more...]
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