Waiting On the Lord

Reflections For a Priestly Life

Simon Cuff

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Canterbury Press Norwich
18 March 2025

Christian life & practice; Christian ministry & pastoral activity

In a restless, fast paced world of quick fixes, there is huge value in the way priesthood is, as the ordinal puts it, ‘weighed and pondered’. In this thoughtful exploration, Simon Cuff addresses key aspects of priestly life and the ways in which it prophetically stands in contrast to the priorities of contemporary culture.

'Priesthood' explores the foundational relationship between Christ's priesthood and ordained ministry. 'Parish' reflects on the intimate nature of serving a community. In 'Power and Privilege', readers consider the ethical dimensions of authority. 'Prayer and People' emphasizes the importance of communal ministry within the Body of Christ. Finally, 'Providence' reassures readers of God’s guiding presence throughout their vocation.

Distinguishing itself with its contemporary relevance, devotional depth, and focus on sustaining a life-long ministry, Waiting on the Lord is an essential companion for navigating the spiritual and practical challenges of priesthood, ensuring a grounded and resilient ministry rooted in divine calling.

By: Simon Cuff
Imprint: Canterbury Press Norwich
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9781786226556
ISBN 10: 1786226553
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 18 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fr Simon Cuff is a priest within the Church of England and currently Vicar of St. Peter de Beauvoir Town in the Diocese of London. He was formerly Lecturer in Theology at St Mellitus College, Fellow of the Centre for Theology and Community, and Contributing Editor to the S. Mary Magdalen School of Theology. He is a trustee of the refugee charity Migrants Organise and Vice Chair of a charity concerned with financial justice, the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility.

Reviews for Waiting On the Lord: Reflections For a Priestly Life

""As someone who is neither Anglican nor ordained, this book provides a beautiful account of the journey I have seen many friends and students take. It is theologically rich, full of spiritual and practical wisdom, and honest about the realities of power and privilege, while remaining hopeful. I highly recommend this book to anyone feeling even the slightest nudge to explore ordained ministry, and those needing to remember why they said yes to the call."" -- Dr Selina Stone ""A helpful, timely and articulate reminder of the absolute essentials of priestly ministry in the Church today"" -- Fr Jarel Robinson-Brown