The Priesthood

includes index and biblioraphy

the divine origin of the priesthood .... i The Priesthood as the Direct Institution of Christ i The General and the Particular Priesthood . . 13 the essence and purpose of the priesthood . . 20 The Priesthood of Christ. ....... 20 The Essential Tasks of the Priest ..... 25 The Supernatural Character of the Priest ... 39 the sublime dignity of the priesthood ... 43 Source and Essence ......... 43 Participation in the Priesthood of Christ ... 45 Power over the Real Body of Christ..... 49 Power over the Mystical Body of Christ 53 Passages from the Church Fathers and Later Theologians ........... 57 the priesthood in the light of the new testa¿ ment ............ 64 "Salt of the Earth and Light of the World" . . 65 "Man of God" ........... 70 "Pattern of the Flock" ........ 75 "Good Soldier of Jesus Christ" ...... 78 "Minister of Christ and Dispenser of the Mysteries of God" ............ 81 "Ambassador of Christ" ........ 85 "Mediator of God and Men". ...... 88 the priesthood and the church ..... 92 What Does the Priesthood Accomplish for the Church? ............ 93 What Does the Church Do for the Priesthood? . 100 What Should Be the Personal Attitude of the Priest toward the Church? ...... 109 the priesthood and the people . . . . . .115 The Social Character of the Priesthood. . . .115 The Priest as the Shepherd of Souls. . . . .120 the priesthood and the world ...... 132 Tension and Opposition ........ 132 Meaning and Purpose of the Priest`s Renunciation of the World........... 138 Necessity of Renunciation of Self and of the World ............ 141 Deeper Motivation for Renunciation of the World 147 Conclusions for the Seminarian ...... 155 the priesthood and the priest ...... 160 Close Connection .......... 160 The Priesthood as a Source of Blessing to the Priest ............ 164 Special Dangers to Salvation in the Priesthood . 180 the personal sanctification of the priest . . 200 The Objective Holiness of the Priesthood . . 200 Sacramental Consecration of the Priest`s Person . 205 The Admonitions of St. Paul ...... 209 Testimony of the Fathers and of the Church . . 217 Nature and Extent of Priestly Sanctification . . 222