(One of an occasional series of articles on newly named saints in Lesser Feasts & Fasts 2018, as adopted by the 2018 General Convention.) By Elizabeth (Liza) Anderson Ammonius was one of the desert fathers, who lived in a monastic community of hermits in fourth-century Egypt. He was renowned for his great learning and asceticism, but he is most vividly remembered for … [Read more...] about Nov. 8: Ammonius the Earless, Hermit, 4th Century
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Far from Ordinary Time: A Coronatide Ordination
By Mark Hatch The journey to priesthood is long, rich, challenging, and if it be God’s will, ultimately it leads to ordination. Over many years and even decades, a process of discernment, testing, study, practice, and examination leads one to the moment and to the experience of apostolic succession – the laying on of hands, as practiced for more than 2000 years. But what … [Read more...] about Far from Ordinary Time: A Coronatide Ordination
C of E Accepts Older Aspirants
The Church of England’s dioceses are recruiting ministerial candidates in their 50s and 60s, whereas 50 used to be the cut-off point for acceptance into training. Training systems are changing to accommodate this age group. “If you’re in your late 50s or early 60s, the thought of going off to a college or even a course elsewhere in the country is just a bit too much, I … [Read more...] about C of E Accepts Older Aspirants
Do I Need to Be Ordained?
pathlost/Flickr David Tremaine writes for the Diocese of San Diego’s weblog, Where SunDays Are Better than Others, about his decision to remain a layman after completing his seminary studies: This question persisted, “Do I need to be ordained to fulfill my vocation?” As a lay person, I could preach, teach, work in the church, work with people—I could even … [Read more...] about Do I Need to Be Ordained?
Worth the Struggle
Catholic Voices By John M. Gullett Several years ago, I was working at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. My job was to scan tickets for guests coming to ride on the Hogwarts Express. One day a coworker, a bright-faced young college student, asked me a reasonable question: “What are you doing here? You don’t exactly look like the other folks who work … [Read more...] about Worth the Struggle
Guyana to Ordain Women
St. Gerorge’s Cathedral, Georgetown, by Ian Mackenzie/Flickr The Diocese of Guyana’s 144th synod voted June 20 to permit the ordination of women to the priesthood. Guyana Times reports: This was a unanimous decision taken during the 144th Synod session of the regional Anglican Diocese, which includes Suriname and French Guyana. The highest … [Read more...] about Guyana to Ordain Women
The Five-Tool Priest
By Daniel H. MartinsAmong baseball scouts and executives, the classic metric by which the value of a player is judged is what has become known as the “five tools”: hit, hit for power, run, throw, field. A player who excels in all five is exceptionally rare, and is highly sought-after. These abilities may not be displayed fully in a young player on the cusp of his professional … [Read more...] about The Five-Tool Priest
Synod: Women May Now Apply
Adapted from an Anglican Communion News Service reportWomen may become bishops in the Church of England because of a historic vote by General Synod July 14.Following a day of debate at the General Synod meeting in York on the issue of women in the episcopate, at least two thirds majority of each house — laity, clergy, and bishops — approved the measure:Across the … [Read more...] about Synod: Women May Now Apply