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Am I Called?

August 21, 2014 Filed under: 8 Comments

The Gospel reading for Matins this Sunday answers the question "Am I Called?" When you have understood this, you know what to do next. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Vocation Tagged With: calling, Christ, Do you love me, Peter, Vocation

The Priesthood That Never Was

October 9, 2013 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Fr. Stephen Freeman A recent question concerning the “priesthood of all believers” has been an occasion for personal reflection. What is it about the priesthood of all believers that seems so important for Protestant thought? The idea is rooted in Scripture: You also, as living stones, are bei … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General Tagged With: all believers, calling, Fr. Stephen Freeman, Priesthood

Advice To Potential Monastics

July 24, 2013 Filed under: Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Archbishop Mark Arndt, calling, monasticism

Those Whom God Chooses…

December 21, 2012 Filed under: 2 Comments

God Often Isolates Those Whom He Chooses An excerpt from the early life of Fr. Seraphim Rose of Platina, known as Eugene prior to baptism: Alison was witness to incidents which indicated how Eugene was “going crazy” and trying to “break the bonds” without really knowing how to do so. She recalls … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vocation Tagged With: calling, Fr. Seraphim Rose, Vocation

On Those Called To Be Clergyman

December 13, 2012 Filed under: 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Featured, Priest Tagged With: calling, clergy, Elder Paisios

Am I Called To Be A Priest?

June 29, 2011 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Thinking About the Priesthood

And how can I tell? These are the questions every future priest must ask. The first and most important thing is - you don't do it alone. You aren't sending yourself into the work of the Church. Your call must be tested. Confirmed. Validated. If a man believes that Christ is calling him, he owes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Preparation, Priest, Vocation Tagged With: calling, priest, Priesthood, question, test

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