This book examines comments by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Light of the World regarding the recent Vatican instruction Concerning the Criteria for the Discernment of Vocations with Regard to Persons with Homosexual Tendencies in View of Their Admission to the Seminary and to Holy Orders, which deals with homosexuality and the priesthood. This book demonstrates that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's comments on this issue have been consistent both within his pontificate and while he held office at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. As sexual mores have changed in the culture, attempting to 'normalize' homosexuality, the Church has developed guidelines for seminary formators, culminating in the instruction upon which Benedict commented.

Seminary Formation and Homosexuality

Earl K. Fernandes

Religion & Spirituality

The Institute for Priestly Formation

This book is a compilation of essays submitted for a theological seminar held on the campus of Creighton University and sponsored by The Institute for Priestly Formation. The theme of the seminar was 'Priestly Identity and Its Relationship to Human Maturation and Theological Teaching.' During the course of the seminar, the participants were asked to reflect upon the role of the psychological sciences as they interpenetrate with theology to bring forth within priestly formation men of affective maturity.

Seminary Theology III: Seminary Formation and Psychology

James Keating

Entering Into the Mind of Christ: The True Nature of Theology is a compilation of essays that were written to address the question: 'How does spirituality supply theological study with the correct method?' These essays affirm the fact that the study of theology necessarily involves spirituality. The essays explore the definitions of 'theology' and 'spirituality,' recognizing that the two concepts are often defined incompletely. Furthermore, the role of faith, as well as the importance of dialogue, in the understanding and practice of theology is presented.

Entering Into the Mind of Christ: The True Nature of Theology

Christian Books & Bibles

Catholicism

La Oración Conyugal: Un Camino a la Felicidad Conyugal (Spousal Prayer: A Way to Marital Happiness) (Spanish Edition)

Heart Speaks to Heart is a dynamic and challenging tool for all Catholics desiring a deeper and more sustained intimacy with Jesus Christ. In this workbook, Father John Horn, SJ, invites his readers into the depths of their life history, thoughts, and feelings, so that they can be led into prayerful communion with Christ. Through the tools found in this workbook, all believers will find the truth about themselves and their calling to give all and surrender to Christ who desires only the happiness of his followers.

Heart Speaks to Heart

Self-Help

S.J.

Fr. John Horn

Happiness

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