By Dan Miller Thank you Fr. Wade Fahnestock for bring this to my attention. From 48 Days blog. Okay, here’s a sticky theological question from a reader: Dan, I love to share my faith with others and I seem to have many natural talents, skills and abilities suited for being a minister. However, … [Read more...]
“I Think I’m Burned Out”
by Fr. John Bakas Conversations I received over many years, similar to the ones in this article, led to me attempt to offer some of my suffering brothers some hope, in writing "The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow." Some things are universal. Please pray for your priest, whoever he is, whether you … [Read more...]
Those Whom God Chooses…
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...]
Knowledge Required by a Preacher
by Humbert of Romans As the primary responsibility of any competent clergyman is preaching with excellence, I decided to repost this portion of "On the Formation of Preachers" from Preachers Institute, and post it here. Meditate on these words well, and put them into action! Chapter … [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...]
In Each Of You There Exists A Future Priest
When a saint speaks, it's usually worth listening, especially when he is speaking to future clergy! The following is taken from an address given by St. Nektarios when he was first assigned dean of Rizarios Ecclesiastical School. “My children, in each of you there exists a future priest, an i … [Read more...]
Finding Your Calling In Life
by Fr. Thomas Hopko When we consider the Orthodox Christian understanding of vocation, several points can be made. The most obvious are the following: Everyone Has A Calling God creates every human being in His image and likeness for everlasting life. There are no mistakes and no accidents. As … [Read more...]
