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Author : Robert Barzan
Publisher : Robert Barzan
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Catholic ex-priests
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Emmanuel R. Fernandez
Publisher : Ateneo University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9715503640
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Clergy
ISBN : 0851839185
Author : Dean R. Hoge
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814638958
Catholic Press Association Award Winner! Reports indicate that many newly ordained men are feeling demoralized and some are resigning. The accounts raised many questions. How widespread is the problem? What difficulties are the recently ordained priests facing? Is the problem due to changes in lay attitudes or to changes in the ordained themselves? Is the situation different from what it was ten or twenty years ago? The First Five Years of the Priesthood is a collaborative work of the National Federation of Priests' Councils and the Life Cycle Institute of The Catholic University of America that considers this phenomenon. It explores the experience of early priesthood and is based on a pilot survey of two groups - recently ordained priests active in service and those who have resigned. The research team minimized interpretative work on the findings and engaged credible voices in American Catholic life to write commentaries on the implications of the findings. The First Five Years of the Priesthood includes both the research findings and commentaries. Chapters are The Setting of the Priesthood Today," "Attitudes of Newly Ordained Active and Resigned Priests," "What Makes for Satisfied Newly Ordained Priests?" "Four Types of Resigned Priests," "Life Experiences of Newly Ordained Active and Resigned Priests," and "Recommendations Made by the Priests." Dean R. Hoge is a professor in the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He has done sociological research serving American churches for 31 years and has authored several books and articles on American religion.
Author : David Rice
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001623250
Author : Ronald Knox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1952826187
Fru Hjelde is an actress who abandons in a burst of passion her successful career and marries a man with whom she had little in common. After the passing of ten years, Uni-as Fru Hjelde is called-finds that her husband and five children have become, not an impetus, but rather an intractable obstacle to a life of fulfillment.
Author : David Rice
Publisher : Michael Joseph
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0718131568
Author : James Alison
Publisher : Darton Longman and Todd
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121992429
On Being Liked is the transforming and joyful sequel to Faith Without Resentment: , which established the Catholic priest and writer James Alison as one of the most striking, voices in the church. He takes us step-by-step through a bold adventure, re-imagining the central axis of the Christian story, while to our astonishment and wonder, we discover ourselves as liked - not only loved - in the eyes of God.
Author : Garry Wills
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101606018
New York Times–bestselling author Garry Wills provides a provocative analysis of the theological and historical basis for the priesthood In a riveting and provocative tour de force from the author of What Jesus Meant, Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills poses the challenging question: Why did the priesthood develop in a religion that began without it and, indeed, was opposed to it? Why Priests? argues brilliantly and persuasively for a radical re-envisioning of the role of the church as the Body of Christ and for a new and better understanding of the very basis of Christian belief. As Wills emphasizes, the stakes for the writer and the church are high, for without the priesthood there would be no belief in an apostolic succession, the real presence in the Eucharist, the sacrificial interpretation of the Mass, and the ransom theory of redemption. This superb study of the origins of the priesthood stands as Wills’s towering achievement and will be of interest to all inquiring minds, believers and non-believers alike.
Author : A. W. Richard Sipe
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Celibacy
ISBN : 0876307691
Richard Sipe examines the continuing sexual crisis facing the Catholic Church today. Has the storm of publicity and controversy caused the church to acknowledge any of the accusations? Will the church accept statistical evidence or alter the way it trains its clergy? How has it come to grips with reforming or retraining abusers? Has it acknowledged the spread of AIDS among its ranks? Why does the church oppress women and react with hostility and fear towards them? Sex, Priests, and Power: Anatomy of a Crisis addresses these and other questions.
Author : William Overstreet Field,Ed Griffin
Publisher : Libri AGNI
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Catholic ex-priests
ISBN : 193766886X
Between 1975 and 2008 the Catholic Church in the United States lost just over 18,000 priests. In ecclesiastical parlance these men were defectors, malcontents, and pariahs. But they weren't. These men were the heroes of their generation in the church. They struggled for civil rights, they tried to implement the changes of Vatican II, and they refused to call 'birth control' a sin. Never before have they told their stories - conflict with their bishops, love of their ministry, and waking up to their 'alone-ness' in the world. Here are twelve such stories. "Pope Francis, since being elected Pope, has made some dramatic claims and statements, challenging the curia and Vatican 'business as usual, ' even calling the Papal court 'the leprosy of the papacy.' The stories of bishops and priests, obsessed with power and prestige, show that the stories in this book are not isolated incidents. Pope Francis and his advisers have an enormous task of changing the curia culture in Rome. But Pope Francis will also have to address the issue of whether celibacy is more important than the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The pope himself has said: 'Celibacy for priests is a matter of discipline, and as such it can change. Celibacy is not a dogma of faith; it is a rule of life that I appreciate a great deal, and I believe it is a gift for the Church. The door is always open, given that it is not a dogma of faith'." - The Publisher
Author : Barbara Brown Taylor
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848253575
Tells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. A moving reflection on keeping faith amidst the relentless demands of modern life.
Author : Dean R. Hoge,Jacqueline E. Wenger
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814638972
Evolving Visions of the Priesthood traces the movement of the Church in the United States during the first forty years of the implementation of Vatican II. This research gives the U.S. Church a good picture of itself and its struggles during the post-conciliar period. These studies are important for what they tell us of priests who were already ministering the theology of the Council, at the time of the Council, and also consider those priests ordained more recently and their perspectives on Vatican II. How the different groups of priests perceive each other in their respective desires to be faithful to God offers the reader insight into today's presbyterate. By following what has been happening we get a glimpse of what the future holds. Given the struggles of the scandals recently confronting the Church, the studies also offer indications of why the particular problems arose so suddenly and why they were so related to a given time frame. Chapters are The American Priesthood After the 1960s," *Characteristics of Priests in 2001, - *The Shifting Emphasis in Ecclesiology, - *The New Priests, - *Issues and Needs Felt by Priests, - *The Question of Homosexual Subcultures, - *Understanding the Changes, - and *Recommendations Made by the Priests. - Includes an epilogue, *Effects of the 2002 Sexual Misconduct Crisis. - Dean R. Hoge is a professor in the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He has done sociological research serving American churches for 32 years and has authored several books and articles on American religion including The First Five Years of the Priesthood, published by Liturgical Press. Jacqueline E. Wenger is a graduate student in sociology at The Catholic University of America and a licensed clinical social worker. "
Author : Stephen J. Rossetti
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646802098
A new study by Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti—a licensed psychologist and research professor who has studied the American priesthood for thirty years—found that an overwhelming majority of American Catholic priests say that they are happy, like their work, and have vibrant spiritual lives. As Rossetti’s capstone to thirty years of studying the Catholic priesthood in the United States, Priesthood in a Time of Crisis is an indispensable tool for bishops and priests, as well as all those charged with the formation and ongoing education of clergy. Rossetti conducted similar studies on the psychological and spiritual well-being of American Catholic priests in 2004 and 2009, the latter of which led to his groundbreaking book Why Priests are Happy. This book includes the most recent findings about the health of priests, what most influences their wellness, and how the Church can ensure their continued well-being. The three studies make up the most comprehensive survey of American priests ever conducted. Rossetti’s research shows Priestly happiness in the United States has been steadily rising for the last few decades and continues to be very high, with 90 percent or more of priests indicating that they strongly agree/agree with the statement, “Overall, I am happy as a priest.” Priests very much like doing what they do, resulting in high job satisfaction. More priests are engaging in traditional spiritual practices—including praying the Liturgy of the Hours and spending at least thirty minutes each day in private prayer—than they reported a decade ago. Support for celibacy among priests remains high and is rising, with more priests professing to have a positive experience of celibacy, from 75 percent in 2009 to 82 percent in 2021. Mental wellness of priests remains high despite some signs of distress and depression, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Priests report they are disappointed in Church leaders for their failures in handling abuse cases. Rossetti explains that the most crucial indicators of a priest’s psychological and spiritual wellbeing are loneliness, self-esteem, relationship to his bishop, compassion satisfaction, childhood trauma, traditional spirituality, priestly fraternity, sexual conflicts, and his intimacy with God.
Author : Donald B. Cozzens
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814634585
Few today would contest that the priesthood is in a state of crisis. The nature and implications of that crisis, however, remain the subject of considerable discussion and debate. In The Changing Face of the Priesthood, Fr. Donald Cozzens offers insight into the crisis by reflecting on the issues, challenges, concerns, and realities of the priesthood today. The same year that Pope John XXIII surprised the Catholic world with his call for an ecumenical council, Cozzens began his formal study of theology. As a seminarian he felt the shaking of the priesthood's foundations. The very face of the priesthood was evolving even as he arrived at his first parish assignment. A generation later, the face of the priesthood continues to reveal new contours, fascinating features, and sadly, some tragic blemishes. In The Changing Face of the Priesthood, Cozzens takes a long, honest look at the present state of the priesthood. He provides this examination not merely from an empirical, scientific perspective but also from a personal, pastoral perspective. Drawing on clinical data, church documents, and his nearly forty years of pastoral experience, Cozzens gives shape and form to the changing face of the priesthood. Through his reflections he leads readers to both concern and hope for the priesthood of the twenty-first century. Chapters are Discovering an Identity," *Guarding One's Integrity, - *Loving as a Celibate, - *Facing the Unconscious, - *Becoming a Man, - *Tending the Word, - *Considering Orientation, - *Betraying Our Young, - and *The Changing Face of the Priesthood. - Donald Cozzens, PhD, a priest and writer, is author of two award-winning titles, Sacred Silence and The Changing Face of the Priesthood, and editor of The Spirituality of the Diocesan Priest, all published by Liturgical Press. He is writer in residence at John Carroll University where he teaches in the religious studies department. "