Gold Tested in Fire : A New Pentecost for the Catholic Priesthood /

The recent Year for Priests focused considerable attention on the priesthood, resulting in many books, articles, retreats, conferences, and symposia. In Gold Tested in Fire, Ronald D. Witherup, SS, makes an important new contribution. Intersecting scriptural and theological context with lived pastor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Witherup, Ronald D., 1950-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, 2012.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Catholic Church.
Église catholique > Clerge.
Catholic Church > Clergy.
Priesthood > Catholic Church.
Clergy.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > Ecclesiology.
Sacerdoce > Église catholique.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The priest as shepherd
  • Priestly ministry in light of the letters of St. Paul
  • The biblical and patristic roots of the ministry of leadership
  • Priesthood: the contribution of Hebrews
  • A biblical spirituality of celibacy
  • "Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom": what kind of image?
  • The priest as poet: reimagining the priesthood
  • The priest as sage: retrieving a neglected model
  • The priest as teacher: reassessing a familiar role
  • The role of Scripture studies in priestly ministry
  • Ongoing priestly formation: option or necessity?
  • The graying of the clergy: a biblical-pastoral perspective.

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