My Beloved Theological and Sacramental Reflections on the Christian Priesthood
- Bangalore Asian Trading Corporation 2010
- 155p
includes index and biblioraphy
I. Biblical Perspective 1. OT 2. NT II. Historical Perspective 1. Early 2. Medieval 3. Period of Crisis 4. Contemporary III. Theological Perspective 1. Triple office 2. Ministerial Priesthood 3. Common Priesthood IV. Liturgical Perspective 1. A Brief Historical Survey of Ordination Rites 2. The Art of Celebration 3. The Triple Office 4. Relational Dimension: Bishop-Priest-People Relations V. Pastoral Perspective 1. Preaching 2. Sacraments 3. Leadership VI. Church Perspective 1. Presbyterorum ordinis 2. Pastores dabo vobis 3. The Directory for the Ministry and Life of Priests 4. The Holy Thursday Letters 5. Letter Proclaiming a Year for Priests VII. Spiritual Perspective 1. Holiness 2. Prayer 3. Sacrifice 4. Celibacy 5. Obedience 6. Poverty VIII. Life Perspective 1. Life of St. John Maria Vianney 2. His priorities and challenges 3. Lessons for Today I.. Contemporary Perspective 1. Priest and Media 2. Priestly Zeal 3. Mary in the life of priests