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Nairobi, Kenya : Paulines Publications Africa
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John Paul II on the mission and the formation of the priests of the future
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LibraryThing member johnredmond
This book is the most detailed post Vatican II magisterial look at the theology and practice of formation for the Roman Catholic Priesthood. I would say it's a must-read if you are discerning the priesthood.
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1992-03-15
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter I: Chosen From Among Men: The Challenges Facing Priestly Formation at the Conclusion of the Second Millennium
- The Priest in His Time
- The Gospel Today: Hopes and Obstacles
- Young People: Vocation and Priestly Formation
- Gospel Discernment
Chapter II: He Has Atoned Me and Has Sent Me Forth: The Nature and Mission of the Ministerial Priesthood
- A Look at the Priest
- In the Church as Mystery, Communion and Mission
- The Fundamental Relationship with Christ the Head and Shepherd
- Serving the Church and the World
Chapter III: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me: The Spiritual Life of the Priest
- A "Specific" Vocation to Holiness
- Configuration to Christ, the Head and Shepherd, and Pastoral Charity
- The Spiritual Life in the Exercise of the Ministry
- Priestly Life and the Radicalism of the Gospel
- Membership in and Dedication to the Particular Church
- "Renew in Them the Outpouring of Your Spirit of Holiness"
Chapter IV: Come and See: Priestly Vocation in the Church's Pastoral Work
- Seek, Follow, Abide
- The Church and the Gift of Vocation
- The Vocational Dialogue: Divine Initiative and Human Response
- Content and Methods of Pastoral Work for Promoting Vocations
- We Are All Responsible for Priestly Vocations
Chapter V: He Appointed Twelve to Be With Him: The Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood
- Following Christ as the Apostles Did
-- I. The Areas of Priestly Formation
-- II. The Setting of Priestly Formation
-- III. The Agents of Priestly Formation
Chapter VI: I Remind You to Rekindle the Gift of God that is Within You: The Ongoing Formation of Priests
- Theological Reasons Behind Ongoing Formation
- Different Dimensions of Ongoing Formation
- The Profound Meaning of Ongoing Formation
- At Every Age and in All Conditions of Life
- The Agents of Ongoing Formation
- Times, Forms and Means for Ongoing Formation
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter I: Chosen From Among Men: The Challenges Facing Priestly Formation at the Conclusion of the Second Millennium
- The Priest in His Time
- The Gospel Today: Hopes and Obstacles
- Young People: Vocation and Priestly Formation
- Gospel Discernment
Chapter II: He Has Atoned Me and Has Sent Me Forth: The Nature and Mission of the Ministerial Priesthood
- A Look at the Priest
- In the Church as Mystery, Communion and Mission
- The Fundamental Relationship with Christ the Head and Shepherd
- Serving the Church and the World
Chapter III: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me: The Spiritual Life of the Priest
- A "Specific" Vocation to Holiness
- Configuration to Christ, the Head and Shepherd, and Pastoral Charity
- The Spiritual Life in the Exercise of the Ministry
- Priestly Life and the Radicalism of the Gospel
- Membership in and Dedication to the Particular Church
- "Renew in Them the Outpouring of Your Spirit of Holiness"
Chapter IV: Come and See: Priestly Vocation in the Church's Pastoral Work
- Seek, Follow, Abide
- The Church and the Gift of Vocation
- The Vocational Dialogue: Divine Initiative and Human Response
- Content and Methods of Pastoral Work for Promoting Vocations
- We Are All Responsible for Priestly Vocations
Chapter V: He Appointed Twelve to Be With Him: The Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood
- Following Christ as the Apostles Did
-- I. The Areas of Priestly Formation
-- II. The Setting of Priestly Formation
-- III. The Agents of Priestly Formation
Chapter VI: I Remind You to Rekindle the Gift of God that is Within You: The Ongoing Formation of Priests
- Theological Reasons Behind Ongoing Formation
- Different Dimensions of Ongoing Formation
- The Profound Meaning of Ongoing Formation
- At Every Age and in All Conditions of Life
- The Agents of Ongoing Formation
- Times, Forms and Means for Ongoing Formation
Conclusion
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