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Below is a small portion from Patriarch Kirill's report presented before an assembly of rectors of Russian Orthodox theological schools. See the full report here. We constantly speak about obedience in our theological schools. But does not this mask a desire to obtain totally obedient and intimidated individuals incapable of speaking up before authorities under any circumstances? Do we not, along with obedience, inoculate them to act … [Read more...]
by Fr. Aris Metrakos This article contains excellent advice for anyone contemplating the priesthood or discerning a vocation in the Orthodox Church (or any 'church' for that matter). Fr. Aris nails it. Aren't we disgusted with the shocking number of high-profile cases of priests engaged in pedophilia, homosexual activity, and adultery? Some excuse this behavior with the platitudes "a sin is a sin" and "we are all sinners." Uh, excuse … [Read more...]
by Fr. Ian Page Text: Luke 8:26-39 Date delivered: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (24/10/2010) Location: Parish of St. Peter & St. Paul, Clapham, London In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. I must confess that I met the idea of preaching upon today’s Gospel with a certain degree of trepidation. For several reasons, we modern people find ourselves particularly disconcerted by accounts of demonic … [Read more...]
by Rick Warren The original title of this article was "Are You the Right Pastor in the Wrong Place," but since Orthodox pastors are also priests, and with apologies to Rick Warren, I thought I'd tweak it. Truthfully, this is a very important reality in pastoral work and often not appropriately considered by we presbyters. I'm quite sure that bishops give this a great deal of thought when making assignments. Why? Because everything is riding on … [Read more...]
Submissions are now being accepted for November's Sermon of the Month. Here at the Preachers Institute, we are committed to expanding the opportunities for you, the Orthodox Christian preacher, to expand your repertoire, advance your homiletics education, and hone your preaching skills. Therefore, in line with those goals, beginning the month of November, the Preachers Institute will be publishing a Sermon Of The Month. Featured from … [Read more...]
by Fr. Aris Metrakos This essay was first published June 30, 2006 on Orthodoxytoday.org, and not only uncovers the dangers of old paradigms of priestly identity, but also reveals the only one of value in the Church. We reproduce it here with permission. Is it time to retire "paradigm shift?" This overwrought cliché is used to describe everything from new laundry soap to the wireless mouse. Even worse, religious types have taken a liking to it. … [Read more...]
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