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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 87
Page
... heart of the priesthood. His professional background—theological, spiritual, and psychological—brings a nuance, a realistic sensitivity, and a profound faith to his discussion of topics like human sexuality, intimacy, and celibacy for ...
... heart of the priesthood. His professional background—theological, spiritual, and psychological—brings a nuance, a realistic sensitivity, and a profound faith to his discussion of topics like human sexuality, intimacy, and celibacy for ...
Page i
A Faith Perspective on the Mystery and the Reality of Priesthood in the Church Thomas Acklin. The Unchanging hearT of the PriesThood The Unchanging hearT of the PriesThood A Faith Perspective on.
A Faith Perspective on the Mystery and the Reality of Priesthood in the Church Thomas Acklin. The Unchanging hearT of the PriesThood The Unchanging hearT of the PriesThood A Faith Perspective on.
Page iii
... hearT of the PriesThood A Faith Perspective on the Mystery and the Reality of Priesthood in the Church Fr. Thomas acklin, o.s.B. Foreword by Bishop donald W. Wuerl Preface by Fr. Benedict groeschel, c.F.r. PUBLISHING Steubenville, Ohio ...
... hearT of the PriesThood A Faith Perspective on the Mystery and the Reality of Priesthood in the Church Fr. Thomas acklin, o.s.B. Foreword by Bishop donald W. Wuerl Preface by Fr. Benedict groeschel, c.F.r. PUBLISHING Steubenville, Ohio ...
Page iv
... doctrinal or moral error. No implication is contained therein that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. I will give you shepherds after my own heart. —Jeremiah.
... doctrinal or moral error. No implication is contained therein that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed. I will give you shepherds after my own heart. —Jeremiah.
Page viii
... Heart in the Divine Plan 53 ChapteR 4 The Afflicted Priestly Heart: Sexual Misconduct and Homosexuality 77 ChapteR 5 The Unchanging Priestly Heart: Celibacy and Intimacy 101 ChapteR 6 The Ever-Expanding Priestly Heart: Priestly ...
... Heart in the Divine Plan 53 ChapteR 4 The Afflicted Priestly Heart: Sexual Misconduct and Homosexuality 77 ChapteR 5 The Unchanging Priestly Heart: Celibacy and Intimacy 101 ChapteR 6 The Ever-Expanding Priestly Heart: Priestly ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
abuse activity addiction already apostles attraction authority become bishops bodiliness body called Catholic celibacy celibate challenge Christian Church commitment communion consecration continues Council desire divine enter especially Eucharist exercise experience expressed Face faith Father Cozzens feel formation functions gift give given heart Holy homosexual human Ibid identity individual Institute integration intimacy involves issues Jesus Christ lead Letter live Lord male married meaning ministry mission mystery nature never nuptial offering ordained orientation original particular pastoral percent person Pope John Paul possible practice prayer present priest priesthood priestly problems question reality reflection regard relationship response role sacramental Saint self-gift seminarians seminary sense sexual share Shepherd sins someone speaks spiritual surely teaching Testament Theology tion Tradition true truth understanding Vatican vocation