This book is aimed at the general reader who desires insight into the Catholic teaching on the sacraments of penance and anointing; it addresses the theology of these two sacraments as well as particular concerns that both lay person and priest may have about them.
A well-informed, engaging theological discussion of the ways Christian husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and children can live out their vocations in changing times. An ideal textbook for marriage and parenting courses.
Now revised, this is a guide filled with practical, straightforward advice, examples, and suggestions on how a confessor might celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation more effectively with his parishioners.
Now revised, this is a guide filled with practical, straightforward advice, examples, and suggestions on how a confessor might celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation more effectively with his parishioners.
More homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.
Explores the history, spirituality, and theology of the permanent diaconate, reflecting the new Vatican norms for the diaconate and the actual experience of deacons.
A unique collection of essays offering practical insights on a diverse spectrum of issues related to the formation of permanent deacons, as well as the use and implementation of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States.
Explores in a clear manner how the liturgy of the Eucharist contains a wealth of theology and spirituality about the Eucharist itself and the way it shapes our view of the Christian life.
Explores in a clear manner how the liturgy of the Eucharist contains a wealth of theology and spirituality about the Eucharist itself and the way it shapes our view of the Christian life.
A collection of homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.
The collaboration of priests and deacons in the ministry of the gospel has not always been without some tension. The fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church welcomes a cooperative, creative, and prayer-imbued communion between priests and deacons who labor as one to serve the spiritual needs of parishioners.
Remain in Me promotes such a communion, addressing the interior lives of priests and deacons simultaneously. The sacrament of Holy Orders i...
More homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.
A study of Teilhard's "Mass on the World" that enables all Christians to assume their priesthood and transform both their life and death into an all-embracing Mass on the Altar of the World.
A complete guide to planning the Catholic wedding ceremony down to the smallest detail so that the result is a beautiful and happy event. A best seller, now revised.
A contemporary theology of these three sacraments, surveying their historical development, their theology today and liturgical and pastoral implications.
The first-ever systematic academic text for the first years of formation of deacons. This collection of essays on history, pastoral theology, and sociology covers the entire scope of diaconal life.
The first-ever systematic academic text for the first years of formation of deacons. This collection of essays on history, pastoral theology, and sociology covers the entire scope of diaconal life.
Sketches the current state of the permanent diaconate, especially in the United States, then offers the historical developments that led to the contemporary diaconate, and finally suggests a vision of the diaconate for the future, always within the matrix of a servant-ecclesiology which should characterize the entire church.
What does it mean to be a deacon today? In his bestselling The Heart of the Diaconate, James Keating offers a profound and stirring vision of diaconal ministry grounded not in function, but in interior communion with the Servant Christ. With theological depth and pastoral sensitivity, Keating explores the spiritual foundations of the permanent diaconate, calling deacons and those in formation to a life of prayerful intimacy, sacramental identity, and humble availability to the wounds of the worl...
Candid, thoughtful essays that encourage parish priests confronted by such challenges as prayer, obedience, celibacy, depression, and church leadership.
