Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher:
Published: 1989-03-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780819844590
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Christifideles Laici
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher:
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9780851837772
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevolutionary document on the dignity and role of the lay faithful in the Church
Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Author: Usccb
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9781574557244
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCo-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord offers pastoral and theological reflections on the reality of lay ecclesial ministry, affirmation of those who serve in this way, and a synthesis of best thinking and practice.
The Joy of the Gospel
Author: Pope Francis
Publisher: Image
Published: 2014-10-07
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 0553419544
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Clericalism
Author: George B. Wilson
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2017-06-15
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 0814639828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSearching for answers in the midst of the sexual abuse crisis in the church, many blamed the clerical culture. But what exactly is this clerical culture? We may know it when we see it, but how can we 'whether clergy or laypeople 'go about dismantling it and putting in place a new, healthy culture? George Wilson has spent decades working with organizations to help them discover, and often recover, their foundational calling. He is also a Jesuit priest engaged in the lives of congregations. In Clericalism: The Death of Priesthood he brings together both capacities and gives his sense of the challenges facing the church. As members of the church, Wilson maintains, we are all responsible for creating a clerical culture. And we are also responsible for that culture's transformation. Clericalism aids this transformation by helping us examine some underlying attitudes that create and preserve destructive relationships between ordained and laity. After looking at the crisis and establishing where we are now, this book challenges us with concrete suggestions for changing behaviors. We are lay and ordained, but all baptized into the royal priesthood of 1 Peter 2:9, all called to spread the Gospel and do the work of God's love in the world. Ultimately, this is a hopeful book, looking for the restoration of a genuine priesthood, free of clericalism, in which we become truly united in Christ..
The Priesthood of the Faithful
Author: Paul J. Philibert
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780814630235
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Explores the doctrine of the priesthood of the baptized and examines its significance for the spiritual growth of the faithful and the revitalization of the church"--Provided by publisher.
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781574555431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.
Sing to the Lord
Author: USCCB Publishing
Publisher: USCCB
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781601370228
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship provides basic guidelines for understanding the role and ministry of music in the liturgy. An excellent resource for priests, deacons, and music ministers!
The Gospel of Life
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9780679758648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKingdom Calling
Author: The Faith and Order Commission
Publisher: Church House Publishing
Published: 2020-10-15
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 0715111760
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKingdom Calling offers a compelling theological grounding for the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God. Building creatively on previous studies, it challenges all of us to change so that the whole church can serve the whole mission of God in the whole of life. Kingdom Calling provides a thorough diagnosis of the theological factors that have prevented such a vision being realised over previous decades. These factors are embedded in the social realities of our everyday life and in the sometimes hidden assumptions that shape our thinking in the church. By setting out a sustained proposal for the renewal of our theological imagination, the report points the way to address some deep running fault lines in our common life. Written in an accessible style, Kingdom Calling looks in turn at the vocation, ministry and discipleship of all God’s people, asking what kind of theological thinking and imagining might most help us to flourish together. It affirms and celebrates the vital lay and ordained ministry roles that support the church in God’s mission, and it identifies changes in practice that can better foster the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God.
