The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood: A Faith Perspective on the Mystery and the Reality of Priesthood in the ChurchIn The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood, Father Thomas Acklin presents an apologetic for that which is immutable?that which cannot change since it is found in the unchanging heart of Christ. Father Acklin refutes modern misconceptions and false understandings of the priesthood, while uncovering the beauty, strength, and hope that is found in God's plan. This book will encourage the heart of every priest and help the laity to understand and appreciate the reality and mystery of the priesthood in the Church. In The Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood Father Thomas Acklin presents an apologetic for the immutability of the priesthood?that which cannot change since it is found in the unchanging heart of Christ. Father Acklin refutes modern misconceptions, while uncovering the beauty, strength, and hope that is found in God's plan, bringing the reader to an appreciation of the reality and mystery of the priesthood in the Church. |
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Page xii
... apostle knows that, in Christ, he is the father of his communities. There does not seem to be any question that there is a profound sign value to the gift of celibacy. It bears witness to what we hold in faith—to the world of the risen ...
... apostle knows that, in Christ, he is the father of his communities. There does not seem to be any question that there is a profound sign value to the gift of celibacy. It bears witness to what we hold in faith—to the world of the risen ...
Page xxvi
... /Luke Eccles./Ecclesiastes Jn./John Song/Song of Solomon Acts/Acts of the Apostles Wis./Wisdom Rom./Romans Sir./Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1 Cor./1 Corinthians Is./Isaiah 2 Cor./2 Corinthians Jer./Jeremiah Gal./Galatians Abbreviations.
... /Luke Eccles./Ecclesiastes Jn./John Song/Song of Solomon Acts/Acts of the Apostles Wis./Wisdom Rom./Romans Sir./Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1 Cor./1 Corinthians Is./Isaiah 2 Cor./2 Corinthians Jer./Jeremiah Gal./Galatians Abbreviations.
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... Apostles when the presbyter-bishops of Ephesus are commissioned by the Holy Spirit to feed and guard the flock of Christ (20:26). The priestly people of the New Testament are “a holy nation,” called to “a royal priesthood” (1 Pet. 2:9 ...
... Apostles when the presbyter-bishops of Ephesus are commissioned by the Holy Spirit to feed and guard the flock of Christ (20:26). The priestly people of the New Testament are “a holy nation,” called to “a royal priesthood” (1 Pet. 2:9 ...
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... apostle broadened in its significance. James came to be called apostle because of his authority in Jerusalem, which also caused him to be named among the “pillars” of the Church (Gal. 2:9). Saint Luke calls Saul and Barnabas “apostles ...
... apostle broadened in its significance. James came to be called apostle because of his authority in Jerusalem, which also caused him to be named among the “pillars” of the Church (Gal. 2:9). Saint Luke calls Saul and Barnabas “apostles ...
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... apostles clearly had assistants in the Jerusalem ministry who presided over the Eucharistic “service at tables”—perhaps these were called presbyters (presbyteroi), the elders, brothers, or coworkers of the apostles, named at the Council ...
... apostles clearly had assistants in the Jerusalem ministry who presided over the Eucharistic “service at tables”—perhaps these were called presbyters (presbyteroi), the elders, brothers, or coworkers of the apostles, named at the Council ...
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