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Pages: 368
Authors: A.W. Richard Sipe
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-03 - Publisher: Routledge

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In the midst of the worst crisis the Catholic Church has seen in almost 500 years, this book challenges Catholic authorities to renew, rethink, or reform the lo
A Secret World
Language: en
Pages: 340
Authors: A.W. Richard Sipe
Categories: Psychology
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-05-24 - Publisher: Routledge

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A Secret World is a valuable contribution to the field of Family Therapy. Looks at the history and origins of celibacy, discusses its role in the priesthood, an
From the Depths of Our Hearts
Language: en
Pages: 150
Authors: Pope Benedict XVI
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020 - Publisher: Ignatius Press

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"The priesthood is going through a dark time", according to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Robert Cardinal Sarah. "Wounded by the revelation of so many scandals
Priests
Language: en
Pages: 188
Authors: Andrew M. Greeley
Categories: Family & Relationships
Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-03-07 - Publisher: University of Chicago Press

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For several years now, the Roman Catholic Church and the institution of the priesthood itself have been at the center of a firestorm of controversy. While many
Freeing Celibacy
Language: en
Pages: 142
Authors: Donald B. Cozzens
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006 - Publisher: Liturgical Press

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Cozzens explores priestly celibacy as a source of power and burden of obligation, as spiritual calling and gift of the Spirit. He affirms celibacy as a charism,