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'Year
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Ministry Materials
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NEW!
Magnificat:
Year of Priests Companion
Edited by Fr. Peter John Cameron
The Magnificat Year for Priests Companion is a one-of-a-kind
spiritual guide designed to accompany you through this special Year with
prayers, devotions, meditations, and essays celebrating the priesthood. Also
included are marvelous features such as 11 pages of sacred art masterpieces,
a special Novena in honor of the Priesthood, each day highlighting a
different dimension of the priestly vocation, meditation texts on
significant facets of the priesthood by Saint John Vianney, Popes Benedict
XVI and John Paul II, Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J.,
Alec Guinness, and many others. A beautiful user-friendly booklet in a
practical pocket-size format, edited by Fr. Peter John Cameron,
Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat. Illustrated. 96 pages, paperback.
(Item #88841) $3.95 |
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Priests
for the Third Millennium
by Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan
Archbishop Dolan
clearly sets forth what it takes to be a Catholic priest in the Third
Millennium.
Whether he is stressing the necessity of regular
Confession and the need to celebrate daily Mass and say the Liturgy of the
Hours or discussing priestly celibacy in frank, realistic terms, he
emphasizes true priest identity by presenting a life worth living, a life
worth sharing, a life worth offering up to the Father through Christ and in
the Holy Spirit.
Pastoral, practical, and thoroughly Catholic, Priests
for the Third Millennium will renew the joy of being Catholic in the
heart of seminarians, priests, and the people they serve.
(Item #98934) $24.95 |
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The Joy of Priesthood
By Father Stephen J Rossetti
In the last few years, the priesthood has been challenged by crisis and
tension. Addressing this crisis, licensed psychologist and director of the
Saint Luke Institute, Fr. Stephen Rossetti stresses that psychology can be
effective in enriching the lives of priests, and the priesthood itself, if
it works with a basis of spirituality. Rossetti invites priests to recognize
the dignity of their calling through honest and psychologically based
self-assessment because happiness in the priesthood flows from both
wholeness and holiness.
Rossetti also highlights the need for systemic changes to coincide with
personal conversions. He calls for a change in the culture of clerical life;
emphasizes the need for greater accountability, openness and honesty on all
levels; demands stronger relationships between bishops and priests; and
suggests changes in seminary formation that will address the personal
challenges faced by priests. Paperback (Item
#87171) $16.95 |
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What Does A Priest Do? What Does A Nun Do?
by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
An introduction to priests and nuns for the very young, in an innovative
flip book format: priests appear on one side for the first half, then nuns
on the other. Ages 2-5. (Item #85195)
$7.95 |
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Behold Your Mother: Priests
Speak About Mary
by Msgr. Stephen J. Rosetti
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, the best-selling author of the influential Joy of
Priesthood, has assembled fascinating reflections from nine esteemed
fellow priests who share how their devotion to the Blessed Mother has
supported their life and ministry. Though overlooked in recent times,
devotion to the Blessed Mother has long been a foundational part of priestly
spirituality. Behold Your Mother seeks to renew this
practice for both younger clergy and those with years of priestly life. From
stories of childhood devotion to the Blessed Mother to personal encounters
with some of the great spiritual figures from recent times, these essays
have both a personal and practical character that priests--and the laity as
well--will deeply appreciate.
(Item #89454) $14.95 |
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Quickening
The Fire In Our Midst
by George A. Aschenbrenner S.J.
In the
United States, the diocesan priesthood is facing a crisis. The number of
priests and priestly candidates is declining, and active priests are
becoming overwhelmed by the burden of enormous expectations. George
Aschenbrenner, a Jesuit priest who has devoted many years to spiritual
development, addresses this burgeoning crisis while offering encouragement
and support to diocesan priests as they live out their call.
This book
identifies the problems facing the diocesan priesthood and differentiates it
from other vocations in the church. Emphasizing the unique gifts and role of
the diocesan priest, Aschenbrenner helps readers to better understand their
distinctive place in the church and offers direction, hope, and a path to
spiritual renewal.
(Item #84715)
$14.95 |
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The
Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood: A Faith Perspective on the Reality and
Mystery of Priesthood in the Church
by Father
Thomas Acklin
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.
Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life praises this effort by Fr. Acklin,
saying: "In response to recent and ongoing attacks on the institution of the
priesthood, Fr. Thomas Acklin, OSB provides meaningful evidence of the true
dignity of the Catholic priesthood in The Unchanging Heart of the
Priesthood. . . . This book addresses many of the misunderstandings
concerning the priesthood, and highlights a proper understanding of
celibacy. I am grateful to Fr. Acklin for this gift he has provided to the
Church." (Item
#86571)
$12.95 |
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The Cure of Ars
by Milton Lomask
Milton Lomask contributes his second volume to the Vision Books series of
saints for youth 9 - 15 years old in this story of the greatly beloved Curé
of Ars. Jean-Marie Vianney, a farm boy born during the French Revolution,
longed to become a priest. But he could not learn Latin, and it seemed as if
the humble, lovable, slow-thinking Jean-Marie would never be ordained. He
did at last become a priest, and such a holy one that St. Jean-Marie Vianney
is invoked as the patron saint and model of parish priests everywhere. To
many he is known, not by name, but simply as "the Curé of Ars," the parish
priest who devoted his life to the little village of Ars and so successfully
led his people to sanctity that he became a prime target of the devil.
(Item
#98129) $9.95 |
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Stewards of God's Mysteries:
Priestly Spirituality In A Changing Church
by Paul Philibert, OP
Priests are stewards of God's mysteries. They teach these mysteries as
merciful revelation, celebrate them in the liturgy, invoke them as healing
and pardon, and above all, live them as the deepest meaning of their own
lives. But it is one mystery—the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ—that shapes
and sustains priests’ spiritual lives.
Stewards of
God’s Mysteries
considers how priests participate in the dying and rising of their Lord
through challenges and joys that are rooted in our changing culture, in the
growing diversity of our Catholic world, and in the demands of their own
ministry. Designed as a study text addressing the life of both diocesan and
religious clergy, these pages contain reflection questions for priests and
clergy study groups to help them experience deeper joy in their lives and
ministry.
Chapters
include "The Cultural Context for Ordained Ministry Today," “Christ’s
Priesthood Lived Through the Paschal Mystery,” “The Shape of Ordained
Ministry Today,” “Transformation Through Discipleship,” “The Practices of
the Spiritual Life,” and “A Fresh Call to Renewal.”
Paul J.
Philibert, OP, STD, PhD, is Distinguished Visiting Professor of Church and
Society at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri.
(Item #87435) $9.95 |
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Alter
Christus: St. Paul Speaks to Priests
by John L. Gilchrist
With its unique challenges and joys, there is nothing in the world quite
like the priesthood. Drawing on the words of St. Paul and a lifetime of
pastoral experience, in Alter Christus, author John J.
Gilchrist provides spiritual sustenance for priests of all ages and
ministries as they live out their special calling. These personal and
prayerful meditations touch on subjects that are at the heart of the daily
life of a priest. Among the chapters in Alter Chistus are:
"A Call, Not a Profession," "The Priest as Total Giver," "Trying to Keep Our
Focus," "Fidelity: On the Job Day by Day," and "The Priestly Heart." The
reflections treat the many practical questions priests face, such as
preaching, justice, collaborating with the laity, celibacy, and friendship.
Each meditation begins with the words of St. Paul; words that encourage,
challenge, and affirm priests to live their vocation each day. Msgr.
Gilchrist then offers a brief commentary on the text, sharing the wisdom he
has gained in his ministry and exploring how to live the challenging call of
the priesthood in today's Church. Following each reflection there are a
number of brief quotes from commentators on the priesthood, ranging from the
Fathers of the Church to Pope John Paul II. Thoughtful and prayerful, rooted
in real life, Alter
Christus
is an ideal prayer companion for today's dedicated priests.
(Item #87183)
$14.95 |
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Christ The Ideal of the Priest
by Fr. Columba Marmion
The great spiritual writer, Fr. Columba Marmion, wrote this classic work on
the priesthood to show the holiness that priests are called to, and how that
holiness can only be attained through close union with, and imitation of,
Jesus Christ. While aimed at the clergy, this profound spiritual work will
also be of immense inspiration for laity in coming to a deeper understanding
of the true nature and calling of the priesthood.
Echoing the thought and writing of St. Paul, Marmion stresses that the
priestly life must be dominated by Christ and in constant dependence on His
merits, His grace and His activity in the soul of the priest. In all his
actions, in the sacred acts of worship, the administration of the
sacraments, private prayer and devotions, and serving the various needs of
his flock, Marmion says the priest must always see himself as the minister
of the Savior, as Alter Christus.
(Item #82580) $18.95 |
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The Lost Art of Walking On Water:
Reimagining the Priesthood
by Michael Heher
Candid, thoughtful
essays that encourage parish priests confronted by such challenges as
prayer, obedience, celibacy, depression and church leadership.
(Item #83761) $16.95 |
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A
Priest Forever:
The Life of Father Eugene Hamilton
by
Fr. Benedict
J. Groeschel, C.F.R.
This is the
true story of Eugene Hamilton: a young man who dreamed of becoming a priest;
a young man stricken with terminal cancer as his life was just beginning; a
young man who, because of his exceptional spirituality, would receive
special dispensation to be ordained early, who would become a priest just
hours before he died.
This book is
about the sacramental and the sacred, and how these transcendent realities
become clear before human eyes in a story full of experiences familiar to
all of us: high school proms and college speeches, medical tests and
hospital visits, dreams denied and dreams come true.
Gene
Hamilton was a son, a brother, a student, a deacon, and finally, a priest
when he died in early 1997 at age twenty-five. This book is about what made
Gene different and about the presence and action of God as He accomplishes
His inscrutable will using the ordinary events of life. It is also a book
about the meaning and purpose of the priesthood today.
About the
Author: Internationally known lecturer and retreat master Fr. Benedict J.
Groeschel, C.F.R., is professor of pastoral psychology at St. Joseph's
Seminary in New York. The director for the Office of Spiritual Development
of the Archdiocese of New York, he is also a founding member of the
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. A prolific author and regular guest on
EWTN, he founded Trinity Retreat, a center for prayer and study for the
clergy.
(Item #94449)
$9.95 |
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The Spirituality of the
Diocesan Priest
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.
(Item #96969)
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Lay Leaders of Worship: A
Practical and Spiritual Guide
by Kathleen Hope Brown
As the reliance on lay ministers increases, the study of the lay leader
becomes crucial. In Lay Leaders of Worship, Kathleen H. Brown
explores the possibilities and requirements for lay ministers by
incorporating personal experience, Scripture, and expert studies. Brown
describes the ministerial identity of a lay leader of worship in terms of
authority, spirituality, skills, and relationships. Practical suggestions
for the spiritual formation and growth of a lay leader of worship are also
provided.
Chapters
under Part One, The Identity of the Lay Leader of Prayer, are
"Authority," “Spirituality,” “Relationships,” and “Skills for Lay
Presiding.” Chapters under Part Two, The Formation of Lay Leaders of
Prayer, are “Approaches to Adult Spiritual Formation,” “A Model
Formation Program,” and “A Renewed Vision of Spiritual Leadership.”
(Item #84010)
$11.95 |
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Diary of A City Priest
by John McNamee
The diary of a man trying to live within his religious faith while dealing
with the harsh realities of urban America. (Item
#83145) $19.95 |
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Born of the Eucharist: A Spirituality for Priests
Pope John Paul II once said that the priest is "above all, a man of
the Eucharist." In the spirit of this statement, Msgr. Stephen
Rossetti weaves together reflections on the Eucharist from over
twenty notable contributors, including Cardinal Francis George,
Archbishop Donald Wuerl, and the late Cardinal Avery Dulles. Moving
personal narratives combine with timely and accessible spiritual
reflections to make this book a must-read meditation on the
importance of the Eucharist in the life of the priest, and that of
the Church. (Item #85464) $15.95 |
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