The Word Magazine, November, 1962, Page 5 “The Harvest is Great, the Laborers are Few” by Rev. Robert E. Lucas Jesus began His work in Galilee by calling from their fishing boats four men whom He wanted as His disciples - Simon and Andrew, James and John. The call was issued for a permanent companionship [...]
The Word Magazine June 1984 Page 11 THE LEGACY OF A PRIEST The Will of Right Reverend Ikonomus Shokrallah Shadid to his three sons — Hafeeth, Lamy and Jabour —Judeidet Marjayoun, Lebanon — April 20, 1902 — Eastern Calendar My beloved sons and flowers of my heart, Hafeeth, Lamy and Jabour. I pray that your [...]
Word Magazine April 1993 Page 11-12 THE ORTHODOX PRIEST AN IKON OF CHRIST By Father Alister Anderson In this holy season you could have a child ask you, “why was Jesus born as a boy? Why couldn’t St. Mary have had a baby girl to be our saviour?” How would you answer these questions? I [...]
Word Magazine, June, 1982, Page 9-10 Have You Hugged Your Pastor Lately? by Ken Parlin Pastors and church leaders often give beyond the call of duty. Here’s how you can encourage them in their work. The following article, “How to Get Rid of a Pastor,” appeared in a church bulletin: Not long ago a well-meaning [...]
Word Magazine June, 1984 Page 7 IN HONOR OF THE PRIESTHOOD by Theresa Johnson “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse. . . And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.” He is your Pastor. By this I don’t simply mean that he is ordained and carries ministerial credentials. [...]
Word Magazine January 1991 Page 12 - 13 A CRY FOR COOPERATION by Dr Peter M. Kalellis “In Search of Solutions” Part I of a four-part series During the last forty years, the particular stresses to which priests have been subjected have taken their toil in drastic forms. Many priests have died prematurely — some [...]
The Word, June 1982, Page 11-14 Notes on the Priesthood: A Personal View by Father Antony Gabriel Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you (Jer. 1:5) Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are [...]
Word Magazine January 1959 Page 6 A FRIENDLY LETTER TO A CANDIDATE FOR THE PRIESTHOOD As written by the late Serbian Bishop Nicholai Velimirovich You are young, and as such are exposed to many worldly temptations. But be steadfast, and know that the Lord has chosen you “from the womb of thy mother” and dedicated [...]
الصفحة الرئيسية المطران إيماننا وعقيدتنا جديد في الموقع Word Magazine February 1965 Page 10-11 A LETTER TO A FUTURE PRIEST By FatherAlexander Schmemann Dear Friend: You inform me that in a few days you will be ordained and you ask me about the details of the ordination service. I will not speak here of the [...]
Word Magazine June 1982 Page 30 A PRIEST FOREVER By Father James C. Meena The Priesthood is a mystical and spiritual vocation. For Orthodox Christians generally, the Priesthood is looked upon with reverence and respect. We can say without fear of contradiction that the title, “Father”, has a particular significance for us as Orthodox Christians [...]