by St. Justin Popovich "The souls of the departed, enter into the life beyond with the entirety of their contents. 'Their works follow them' (Apoc. 14:13)*. They enter there with all their thoughts and perceptions; with all their virtues and passions, with all their good qualities and vices, with … [Read more...]
Preaching at the Funeral of Someone You Don’t Know
by Fr. John A. Peck At some point, every priest is asked to conduct numerous services for people he didn’t know. Someone that the parish has never met, seen, or heard of. It happens to all clergy. This is an opportunity not to be squandered by not knowing what to do, or how to do it. The Lord did … [Read more...]
7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Preaching
by Michael J. Kruger Preaching is hard work. To those sitting in the pews, preaching can look relatively effortless—especially when it’s done well. But don’t be fooled. Preaching exhausts the body and soul in ways incommensurate with its duration. I could work in the yard all day in 90-degree heat … [Read more...]
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