Sklba, and 'Spirituality of the Diocesan Priest: Using the Wrong Measure?' by Kenneth Untener. Shannon, 'Paul of Tarsus: A Model for Diocesan Priesthood' by Richard J.

Ryan, 'Servant of the Servants of God' by Robert Schwartz, 'Speaking Out for the Inside' by William H. But the seeds of his ruin are in his gifts. Provost, 'Heralds of the Gospel and Experts in Humanity' by Sylvester D. 3 hours ago &0183 &32 The telepath Charles III would be, at first glance, a suitable king: powerful, grave. Pfnausch, 'Ruminations of a Canonist' by James H. Morneau, 'The Conciliar Documents and the 1983 Code' by Edward G. 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. 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 priest's soul, touch the mystery of the priesthood, and unveil personal, often moving, dramas of grace.Ĭontributors and their articles include Tenders of the Word' by Donald B. /rebates/2f97808146277922fSacred-Silence-Denial-Crisis-Church-081462779X2fplp&. In this collection of essays, twelve priests (including four bishops) reflect on the spirituality of the diocesan priest from their personal and pastoral experience. 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.

Sacred Silence by Donald Cozzens