The Charism of Priestly Celibacy: Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Reflections

Publisher:

Ave Maria Press

Overview

With contributions from Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M., Archbishop Allen Vigneron, and Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, The Charism of Priestly Celibacy: Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Reflections, a timely collection of reflections on priestly celibacy, explores its biblical, historical, and theological roots and affirms what current studies of priests reflect—that despite its challenges, celibacy has been a grace for priests personally.

The value of celibacy is often questioned, yet recent surveys of priests demonstrate that more than 75 percent of them feel personally called to celibacy and find it a source of grace in their lives. This rich collection of reflections was presented as a symposium at the University of Notre Dame in 2012 and offers both priests and lay Catholics a deeper, theologically based appreciation of celibacy as a charism or gift of the Holy Spirit. With contributions from leading authorities in scripture, Church history, theology, pastoral leadership, and psychology, this collection offers what one contributor describes as a “reversal of mindset,” a reframing of the issue for today.

Key Features

• Helps as a resource for seminary formation
• Makes an excellent gift for priests and for those discerning a priestly vocation
• Offers both priests and lay Catholics a deeper, theologically based appreciation of celibacy as a charism or gift of the Holy Spirit

Contents

• Dimensions of Priestly Celibacy - Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.
• Friends of the Bridegroom: The Biblical Foundations of Priestly Celibacy - Mary Healy, STD
• The Origins and Practice of Priestly Celibacy in the Early Church - Rev. Joseph T Lienhard, S.J.
• Configured to Christ: Celibacy and Human Formation - Rev. Msgr. Michael Heintz, PhD
• The Virginity of Jesus and the Celibacy of His Priests - The Most Reverend Allen Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit
• The Fatherhood of the Celibate Priest - Rev. Carter H. Griffin, STD
• Beloved Disciples at the Table of the Lord: Celibacy and the Pastoral Ministry of the Priest - The Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain, Archbishop of Seattle
• A Recent Study of Celibacy and the Priesthood: What Do the Data Tell Us? - Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, PhD, DMin

Product Details

• Title: The Charism of Priestly Celibacy: Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Reflections
• Publisher: Ave Maria Press
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781594713613, 1594713618
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRSMPRSTLCLBCY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-02-07T17:06:21Z