Bibliograph

Priestly celibacy, theological foundations, Gary Selin ; foreword by J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

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Priestly celibacy, theological foundations, Gary Selin ; foreword by J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Priestly celibacy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

922970937

Responsibility statement

Gary Selin ; foreword by J. Francis Cardinal Stafford

Sub title

theological foundations

Summary

Pope Francis has called mandatory priestly celibacy "a gift for the Church" but added "since it is not a dogma, the door is always open" to change. As this Church discipline continues to be debated, it is important for Catholics to delve into the theological and not merely pragmatic reasons behind its continuation. Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations, therefore, fills a critical gap in the current theological literature on this important topic of ecclesial ministry and life, and also helps to contribute to the advancement of the rather underdeveloped theology of priestly celibacy

Table Of Contents

The development of clerical continence and celibacy in the Latin church -- The renewed magisterial teaching on priestly celibacy -- The threefold dimension as a source of renewal of the theology of priestly celibacy -- The Eucharist and priestly celibacy

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