The Spirituality of the Diocesan PriestDonald B. Cozzens Liturgical Press, 1997 - 192 pagini 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 priest's 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 Tarsus: A Model for Diocesan Priesthood" by Richard J. Sklba, and "Spirituality of the Diocesan Priest: Using the Wrong Measure?" by Kenneth Untener. |
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... homily , Vatican II affirms that the first responsibility of the priest is to proclaim the word of God to all ( Presbyterorum ordinis 4 ) . Presbyters are told that people have a right to hear the word of God from the priest . The rites ...
Donald B. Cozzens. collection of propositions , insights , or dogmas . A homily is the fruit of prayer . It is a testimony to the experience of the Church . It is the presbyter's witness to the presence of God in the midst of human life ...
... homily preparation to a process of personal encounter with the word in prayer . Homily services sometimes provide stories , illustrations , or secondary insights . They also provide a studied and accurate understanding of the text which ...
... homily is addressed to a com- munity of prophets , not to passive listeners . The purpose of the homily is to fan into flame the prophetic Spirit in the assembly so that God's word will be announced by everyone everywhere . Clear in ...
... homily examples about family life and asked me to say more until one day I refused to speak on the subject further . I told them that I had said what could be said from the pul- pit . Now the saving word that needed to be said had to be ...
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Tenders of the Word | 42 |
A Model for Diocesan Priesthood | 59 |
Personal Symbol of Communion | 73 |
Speaking Out for the Inside | 85 |
A Glorious and Transcendent Place | 104 |
Heralds of the Gospel and Experts in Humanity | 121 |
A Kindled Heart | 143 |
The Conciliar Documents and the 1983 Code | 156 |
Confessions of a Pilgrim Pastor | 173 |
Contributors | 191 |