Priestly Identity: A Study in the Theology of Priesthood - Couverture souple

McGovern, Fr. Thomas J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1608995321 ISBN 13 : 9781608995325

Editeur : Wipf and Stock, 2010

Synopsis

It is generally accepted that since the end of Vatican II there has been a crisis in the Catholic priesthood. This is reflected in two areas in particular-defections from the priesthood and a serious decline in vocations, primarily in the developed countries of the West. John Paul II has addressed this situation many times during his pontificate, especially in Pastores dabo vobis where he offers a clear theological vision and a program of formation to overcome the current crisis of priestly identity. In his new book McGovern offers a deep analysis of the Pope's theology of priesthood, drawing not only from Pastores dabo vobis, but also from his Holy Thursday Letters and other important writings on this topic. In this study the author deals with core aspects of priestly identity under three main headings-theological, spiritual, and pastoral-in the context of service to the lay faithful and the evangelization required of the Church in the new millennium.

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À propos de l'auteur

Thomas McGovern, a priest of the Opus Die prelature, is chaplain to Glenard University Residence, Dublin, Ireland. He holds a doctorate in theology from the University of Navarre, Spain, and is a frequent contributor to Homiletic and Pastoral Review, and to Position Papers (Dublin). In his pastoral work McGovern preaches regularly to priests, and has for many years carried out a work of spiritual guidance with them. He is the author of Priestly Celibacy Today (Dublin and Chicago, 1998).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wipf and Stock
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1608995321
• ISBN 13: 9781608995325
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible