The Spirituality Of The Diocesan Priest

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 1997
Edition: First Edition

Description: 192 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Beyond the dramatic drop in seminarians and the declining numbers of priests, beyond the sexual misconduct scandals shaking the confidence and trust once readily given to priests, a spiritual deepening and maturing is renewing the spirit and confidence of the diocesan priest. In this collection of essays, twelve priests (including four bishops) reflect on the spirituality of the diocesan priest from their personal and pastoral experience. Have diocesan priests finally transcended the monastic and religious order spiritualities that have shaped their prayer and interior lives for centuries Is a spirituality particular to the diocesan priest emerging precisely at a time when the priesthood is under such close scrutiny The contributors - pastors, theologians, poets, and bishops - grapple with the maturing of the diocesan priests soul, touch the mystery of the priesthood, and unveil personal, often moving, dramas of grace. Contributors and their articles include Tenders of the Word" by Donald B. Cozzens, "Personal Symbol of Communion" by Denis Edwards, "Confessions of a Pilgrim Pastor" by William Hammer, "A Kindled Heart" by Frank McNulty, "A Glorious and Transcendent Place" by Robert F. Morneau, "The Conciliar Documents and the 1983 Code" by Edward G. Pfnausch, "Ruminations of a Canonist" by James H. Provost, "Heralds of the Gospel and Experts in Humanity" by Sylvester D. Ryan, "Servant of the Servants of God" by Robert Schwartz, "Speaking Out for the Inside" by William H. Shannon, "Paul of A Model for Diocesan Priesthood" by Richard J. Sklba, and "Spirituality of the Diocesan Using the Wrong Measure" by Kenneth Untener.

ISBN: 9780814624210