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In persona Christi : priestly perfection in the light of St. Thomas's theology / Kevin E. O'Reilly, OP.
Van Pelt Library BX1912.5 .O74 2026
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- O'Reilly, Kevin E., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Catholic Church--Clergy.
- Catholic Church.
- Priests.
- priests (clergy).
- Clergy.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 368 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Ave Maria, FL : Sapientia Press of Ave Maria University, [2026]
- Summary:
- "In Persona Christi: Priestly Perfection in the Light of St. Thomas's Theology offers a synthesis of dogmatic, moral, and spiritual theology that also draws upon philosophy and makes appeal to liturgical scholarship. This book will inspire priests to commit themselves ever more to the holiness that is proper to their state of life." -- From the back cover.
- Contents:
- Introduction. The priesthood in crisis
- Christ's priesthood and manner of life
- The participation of the ministerial priesthood in Christ's high priesthood
- Following Christ poor and chaste
- Following Christ in obedience
- Cruciform contemplation of the Word
- Contemplation Sapientialis and Sacra Doctrina
- Rulers of God's people
- Embodying liturgical devotion
- Liturgical obedience
- Conclusion. Toward a renewal of priestly holiness.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 337-356).
- ISBN:
- 9781932589924
- 1932589929
- OCLC:
- 1564993959
- Publisher Number:
- 90104531583
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