This is an index of all files in the EWTN "Priests, Religious, Vocations" Document Library as of 7/2/2009 sorted by library and titleLIBRARY - FILENAME - TITLE AUTHOR DESCIPTION 1. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zvocarecru.htm - 6 Effective Habits of Vocational Recruiting ZENIT Dioceses reporting successful rates of vocational recruitment have something in common, says the National Catholic Register. In a summary of reporter Tim Drake's article "Vocations Surge" in a recent issue, the Register compiled a list of "six habits of highly effective dioceses." EUCHARIST ADORATION SEMINARY FATHER FAMILY WORLD YOUTH DAY PRIESTS 2. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZMARRIED.HTM - A Bishop's Experience with Married Priests ZENIT Bishop Virgil Bercea of Oradea Mare of the Rumanians comments on the experience of married priests in his country, especially during the communist persecution. 3. Priests, Religious, Vocations - HABITLIF.TXT - A Habit for Life Mary Meehan The life and work of Sisters for Life, a religious community devoted to pro-life work. This article appeared in the January 19, 1997 issue of Our Sunday Visitor. 4. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DEACON1.TXT - A Quiz About Deacons Kristen West McGuire How much do you know about the permanent diaconate? This file contains a challenge to take a quiz about deacons and their role. The answers are provided. Taken from the May 14, 1995 issue of 'Catholic Twin Circle.' MCGUIRE DEACONS QUIZ ORDERS CLERGY 5. Priests, Religious, Vocations - znatcamp.htm - A U.S. National Campaign for Priestly Vocations ZENIT Father Edward Burns, the executive director for the Secretariat for Vocations and Priestly Formation at the U.S. bishops' conference, shared with ZENIT his perspective on a national vocational campaign to attract young men to the priesthood, called "Fishers of Men." The program is intended to renew and rejuvenate priests, since joyful priests attract men to the priesthood. PRESBYTERATE 6. Priests, Religious, Vocations - WORLD400.TXT - A World of 400,000 Andrea Tornielli This file discusses the trend in ordinations and the data on those who abandon the call and those who want to come back after trying married life. Taken from the October 1995 issue of "30Days." 7. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PARKER.TXT - Abbot Ladilas K Parker, O. Praem John Janaro Fr. Parker is the founder of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange, CA. Father is a Norbertine priest, originally from Hungary who was forced to flee the Communists. This is Chapter 4 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. JANARO PARKER PRIEST COMMUNISM 8. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PARKER.ZIP - Abbot Ladilas K Parker, O. Praem John Janaro Fr. Parker is the founder of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange, CA. Father is a Norbertine priest, originally from Hungary who was forced to flee the Communists. This is Chapter 4 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. JANARO PARKER PRIEST COMMUNISM 9. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RUSSIA.TXT - About AID Aid to the Catholic Church in Russia Aid to the Catholic Church in Russia was established as a U.S. non-profit corporation on September 8, 1994 in the State of Virginia. 'The purpose of this corporation is to raise funds and receive donations for the development of the Roman Catholic Church in Russia. The corporation will effect this end by informing and speaking on behalf of the needs of the Church in Russia, whether to private organizations, groups, or individuals and/or 10. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RUSSIA.ZIP - About AID Aid to the Catholic Church in Russia Aid to the Catholic Church in Russia was established as a U.S. non-profit corporation on September 8, 1994 in the State of Virginia. 'The purpose of this corporation is to raise funds and receive donations for the development of the Roman Catholic Church in Russia. The corporation will effect this end by informing and speaking on behalf of the needs of the Church in Russia, whether to private organizations, groups, or individuals and/or 11. Priests, Religious, Vocations - IRL.TXT - About the Institute on Religious Life IRL The history, purpose, organization, membership, publications, meetings, awards, formation programs, summer schools for men and women religious, offices and contact information. 12. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BELOVED.TXT - Beloved Disciples Inside the Vatican Staff Article about the rapidly expanding contemplative community called, the Brothers of Saint John. Taken from the April 1996 issue of "Inside the Vatican." 13. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ORDJOHN.TXT - Blessed Gerard Tonque and His 'Everlasting Brotherhood': The Order of St. John Fr. Gerard Tonque Lagleder O.S.B. Based on Fr. Lagleder's theological dissertation, this work is about the foundation and spiritual roots of the Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem. 14. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ORDJOHN.ZIP - Blessed Gerard Tonque and His 'Everlasting Brotherhood': The Order of St. John Fr. Gerard Tonque Lagleder O.S.B. Based on Fr. Lagleder's theological dissertation, this work is about the foundation and spiritual roots of the Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem. 15. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zhumpriests.htm - Cardinal Hummes on the Church's Love for Priests ZENIT Priests need to know that the Church loves them and is proud of them, which is why Benedict XVI has called for a Year for Priests, June 2009 - June 2010. ZENIT spoke with the prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, about what this year is all about and why the Pope decided to convoke it. ST JOHN VIANNEY SECULARISM EUCHARIST RECONCILIATION PENANCE CULTURE VOCATIONS SEMINARIANS FORMATION ST PAUL 16. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CE_CAROR.HTM - Carmelite Order Catholic Encyclopedia An article on the Carmelite Order from the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913). CARMEL TERESA STOCK ELIAS ELIJAH ELISEUS ELISHA 17. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CE_CAROR.ZIP - Carmelite Order Catholic Encyclopedia An article on the Carmelite Order from the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913). CARMEL TERESA STOCK ELIAS ELIJAH ELISEUS ELISHA 18. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OCDAGED.TXT - Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Carmelites This file provides the history, apostolate, spiritual life, formation, entrance requirements of this religious community. CARMELITE AGED INFIRM SISTERS 19. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CAMPUS.TXT - Catholicism on Campus Rev.C. J. McCloskey Excellent advice and suggestions for priests and others involved in campus ministry. Excerpted from an article published in The National Catholic Register, March 22, 1992. MCCLOSKEY COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRY 20. Priests, Religious, Vocations - HILDEBRA.HTM - Celibacy and Crisis of Faith, by Dietrich von Hildebrand Fr Vincent Miceli, S.J. In this book review from 1973, Fr Miceli echoes Dietrich von Hildebrand's observation that popular attacks on priestly celibacy are based on modern myths having nothing to do with Christianity, and betray a loss of faith in the supernatural character of the Church. REVELATION SECULARISM SACRED TRUTH UNITY IRENICISM VIRGINITY FREEDOM HUMANISM 21. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DEACON2.TXT - Changes in the Permanent Diaconate? Kristen West McGuire The second of a two part series on deacons and their role in the Church. This article provides some background and a glimpse at the future. Taken from the May 21, 1995 issue of 'Catholic Twin Circle.' MCGUIRE DEACONS ORDERS CLERGY 22. Priests, Religious, Vocations - COMPRIES.HTM - Commentary on the Holy Priesthood Gino Concetti An article recommending community life for diocesan priests, who have traditionally lived alone. Short of living in common, frequent visits between parishes would enable priests to eat together, pray the office together, compare views, and share problems. RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY LIFE LONELINESS 23. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CONFVOCA.TXT - Confession and Vocations Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. 'The sacrament of confession is closely related to priestly and religious vocations. It is not too much to say, in most cases, the sacrament of penance is a condition for recognizing, following, and remaining faithful to a vocation. How so?' 24. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FR91203.TXT - Consecrated Life in the Ecclesiology of Vatican II Janusz A. Ihnatowicz, S.T.D. In this Fr. Ihnatowicz demonstrates clearly how confusion concerning the significance of the profession of the evangelical counsels has led to an even greater confusion within the Church. He makes use of the teaching of the Second Vatican Council to show how the consecrated life is a special charism (in the Pauline sense) through which God calls and consecrates certain members of the faithful to a special form of life. This article was taken from the Spring 1991 issue of "Faith & Reason". In this Fr. Ihnatowicz demonstrates clearly how confusion concerning the significance of the profession of the evangelical counsels has led to an even greater confusion within the Church. He makes use of the teaching of the Second Vatican Council to show how the consecrated life is a special charism (in the Pauline sense) through which God calls and consecrates certain members of the faithful to a special form of life. This article was taken from the Spring 1991 issue of "Faith & Reason". 25. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FR91203.ZIP - Consecrated Life in the Ecclesiology of Vatican II Janusz A. Ihnatowicz, S.T.D. In this Fr. Ihnatowicz demonstrates clearly how confusion concerning the significance of the profession of the evangelical counsels has led to an even greater confusion within the Church. He makes use of the teaching of the Second Vatican Council to show how the consecrated life is a special charism (in the Pauline sense) through which God calls and consecrates certain members of the faithful to a special form of life. This article was taken from the Spring 1991 issue of "Faith & Reason". In this Fr. Ihnatowicz demonstrates clearly how confusion concerning the significance of the profession of the evangelical counsels has led to an even greater confusion within the Church. He makes use of the teaching of the Second Vatican Council to show how the consecrated life is a special charism (in the Pauline sense) through which God calls and consecrates certain members of the faithful to a special form of life. This article was taken from the Spring 1991 issue of "Faith & Reason". 26. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zcuredars.htm - Curé d'Ars: Model Priest Karna Swanson The editor of ZENIT's English edition recalls the remarkable virtues of St. John Vianney, the patron of parish priests. He is remembered especially as saintly confessor, confessing as many as 80,000 penitents a year. CONFESSION FRENCH REVOLUTION 27. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZDIOCFRA.HTM - Diocesan Priests Who Opt to Live in Fraternity ZENIT Diocesan priests in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) can choose to be part of a priestly community. The Companions of Christ has four houses in which diocesan priests and seminarians pray, eat and live together while serving nearby parishes and attending classes at St. Paul Seminary. Father Jeffrey Huard, moderator of the group and director of Campus Ministry at the University of St. Thomas, shared with ZENIT why these men are committed to serving as diocesan priests and supporting each other in fraternal charity. PUBLIC CLERICAL ASSOCIATION EVANGELICAL COUNSELS FRIENDSHIP VOCATIONS 28. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MYERS.TXT - Father Rawley Myers John Janaro Priest for almost 50 years, Father has served Catholics from the heartland to the Rockies. He also is the author of several books and contributor to periodical publications, including 'Homiletic & Pastoral Review.' Chapter 8 of Fishers of Men, published by Trinity Communications in 1986. JANARO MYERS PRIEST 29. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PFLFEARS.TXT - Fathers, Let's Face Our Fears About Abortion Fr. Frank Pavone This article written by Fr. Frank Pavone was taken from the Priests for Life newsletter, 1994, Volume 4. Fr. Pavone is the National Director of Priests for Life, P.O. Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314, an association of Catholic priests who give special emphasis to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life. ABORTION PAVONE FEARS PRO-LIFE 30. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZWOMORD.HTM - Former Lutheran Pastor Debunks Women's Ordination ZENIT Jennifer Ferrara, a former Lutheran minister and recent convert to the Catholic Church, now opposes ordination of women to the priesthood. In this ZENIT interview, she ascribes her change of mind to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, and shows the uniqueness of the Catholic Church in its emphasis on the feminine in God's plan for salvation. PROTESTANTS FATHER MOTHER 31. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 4THCENT.TXT - Four Centuries of Spousal Love for Christ Carmelite Nuns St. Joseph's Monastery of Discalced Carmelite nuns on Via della Nocetta in Rome was the first Carmel of the Teresian reform to be established in the Eternal City. This year the sisters are commemorating the 400th anniversary of their foundation. Here is a brief reflection on the 400 year history of Rome's oldest Carmel, written originally in Italian by the nuns themselves. 32. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MCNEILL.TXT - Fr. Douglas McNeill John Janaro Fr. McNeill is a missionary to the Navajo Indians in New Mexico. His parish, St. Bonaventure's covers the whole area around Thoreau, NM and is the poorest rural area in the nation. JANARO MCNEILL NAVOJO INDIANS NEW MEXICO PRIEST MISSIONARY 33. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MCNEILL.ZIP - Fr. Douglas McNeill John Janaro Fr. McNeill is a missionary to the Navajo Indians in New Mexico. His parish, St. Bonaventure's covers the whole area around Thoreau, NM and is the poorest rural area in the nation. JANARO MCNEILL NAVOJO INDIANS NEW MEXICO PRIEST MISSIONARY 34. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RUTLER.TXT - Fr. George W. Rutler John Janaro This file gives vignette of the life of Fr. Rutler, well-known writer and lecturer and weekly guest on EWTN. RUTLER JANARO PRIEST 35. Priests, Religious, Vocations - HARDON.TXT - Fr. John Hardon John Janaro Fr. Hardon is the author of 'The Catholic Catechism and numerous other books. He is a frequent speaker at conventions all over the country. He is also the host of the Prayer and Spirituality Forum and the Christ, Mary and the Church Forum on CRNET. This is Chapter 10 of 'Fishers of Men' by John Janaro. JANARO HARDON PRIEST FISHERS 36. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BAKER.TXT - Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. John Janaro A short biography of Fr. Baker, editor of the 'Homiletic and Pastoral Review.' This is Chapter 2 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. BAKER HOMILETIC & PASTORAL REVIEW PRIEST BIOGRAPHY 37. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BAKER.ZIP - Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. John Janaro A short biography of Fr. Baker, editor of the 'Homiletic and Pastoral Review.' This is Chapter 2 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. BAKER HOMILETIC & PASTORAL REVIEW PRIEST BIOGRAPHY 38. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FOX.TXT - Fr. Robert J. Fox John Janaro A short biography of Father Fox, who resides in Redfield, SD. Father promotes devotion to Our Lady of Fatima through his books, tapes and pilgrimages. This is Chapter 1 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. FOX PRIEST FATIMA 39. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FOX.ZIP - Fr. Robert J. Fox John Janaro A short biography of Father Fox, who resides in Redfield, SD. Father promotes devotion to Our Lady of Fatima through his books, tapes and pilgrimages. This is Chapter 1 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. FOX PRIEST FATIMA 40. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MOST.TXT - Fr. William G. Most John Janaro A biographical sketch of Fr. Most, host of the Divine Revelation Forum. This file is chapter 6 of 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. MOST PRIEST 41. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MOST.ZIP - Fr. William G. Most John Janaro A biographical sketch of Fr. Most, host of the Divine Revelation Forum. This file is chapter 6 of 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. MOST PRIEST 42. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FRANMISS.TXT - Franciscan Missionaries of Jesus Crucified FMJC A short explanation of the Franciscan Missionaries of Jesus Crucified, a secular institute. Primarily for the disabled of all kinds or for anyone willing or called to help people who suffer in any way. SECULAR INSTITUTE DISABLED FRANCISCAN VOCATION 43. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OFM-1223.TXT - Franciscan Rule of 1223 St. Francis Rule of the Friars Minor. FRANCISCAN RULE ST. FRANCIS FRIARS MINOR 44. Priests, Religious, Vocations - P12HHOUR.HTM - Holy Hour for Priests Pope Pius XII This Holy Hour was given in Latin in the Basilica of the Rosary at Lourdes, before an imposing assembly of priests, by Cardinal Pacelli, the Papal Legate for the solemn triduum for the jubilee of the Redemption. PIUS XII PRIESTS EUCHARIST 45. Priests, Religious, Vocations - HOLYORDR.TXT - Holy Orders Francois Mauriac Chapter Five of 'Holy Thursday: An Intimate Remembrance' by Francois Mauriac. MAURIAC HOLY ORDERS PRIESTHOOD 46. Priests, Religious, Vocations - rectromsem.htm - Interview with the Rector of the Roman Major Seminary ZENIT Prior to the Holy Father's Visit to the Major Seminary of Rome on Friday, 1 February 2008, Mons. Giovanni Tani, the Rector, granted an interview to L'Osservatore Romano Italian edition. This is a translation of the interview. SEMINARIANS FORMATION COMMUNITY PRAYER VOCATIONS PRIESTHOOD OUR LADY OF TRUST 47. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MILITIMM.TXT - Joining the Militia Immaculatae of St. Maximilian Koble Knights of the Immaculata The Militia Immaculatae, known In the USA. as the Knights of the Immaculata, seeks to captivate the masses for Jesus Christ and renew demoralized society through union with Mary Immaculate. Specifically they strive for: 1) the conversion of sinners and non-believers beginning with themselves; 2) the growth of all in holiness; 3) reparation for sin and building up the kingdom of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through consecration to Mary, and participation In the Mass, Holy Communion and Eucharistic Adoration. 48. Priests, Religious, Vocations - LEGOFCHR.TXT - Legionaries of Christ LOC This file provides a short description of the Legionaries and mentions Regnum Christi, the Legionaires lay branch. 49. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MANANA.TXT - Manana - Poor Clare Colletine Vocation Newsletter Colletines If you are tired of searching high and low for that one really valuable pearl, then 'Come,' with ALL your heart and ALL your soul and ALL your strength, - 'and see.' 50. Priests, Religious, Vocations - THURIAN.TXT - Marian Profile of Ministry Is Basis of Woman's Ecclesial Role Fr Max Thurian " To impose a male form of ministry on woman is to fail to respect her specific dignity. There are many ministries which would be far more consonant with woman's nature and talents." Taken from the March 24, 1993 issue of "L'Osservatore Romano". 51. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MASSOUT.TXT - Massed Out?' Never! Fr. William Mendenhall Father is currently the Spiritual Director of Mary, Queen of the Apostles Seminary, Moscow, Russia. We hear comments nowadays about how 'hard' the things are that the Church demands of modern Catholics - particularly in the days following the publication of documents like THE UNIVERSAL CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, SPLENDOR VERITATIS, and EVANGELIUM VITAE. This article ought to give us a bit of a pause. 52. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RELCOMM.HTM - Mens and Womens Religious Communities Institute on Religious Life Link page to the home of the Institute on Religious Life, founded to provide authentic renewal of religious life according to the mind of the Second Vatican Council, as interpreted by the Magisterium. VOWS EVANGELICAL COUNSELS FRANCISCANS POOR CLARES DOMINICANS CARMELITES BENEDICTINES PASSIONISTS LITTLE SISTERS 53. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SCHULER.TXT - Msgr. Richard J. Schuler John Janaro Msgr. Schuler is the pastor of St. Agnes parish in Minneapolis, MN and is the editor of 'Sacred Music.' This is Chapter 3 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. SCHULER SACRED MUSIC JANARO BIOGRAPHY PRIEST 54. Priests, Religious, Vocations - smith.htm - Msgr. William Smith John Janaro Msgr. Smith is Dean of St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, NY.and co-founder of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.This is Chapter 4 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. SMITH PRIEST ST JOSEPH'S SEMINARY 55. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SMITH.ZIP - Msgr. William Smith John Janaro Msgr. Smith is Dean of St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, NY.and co-founder of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.This is Chapter 4 from the book 'Fishers of Men,' published in 1986 by Trinity Communications. SMITH PRIEST ST JOSEPH'S SEMINARY 56. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PFLTIMID.TXT - No Timid Spirit: The Priest and Pro-Life Fr. Frank Pavone In this article Fr. Frank Pavone explains the origin and the purpose of 'Priests for Life.' Fr. Pavone is the National Director of Priests for Life, P.O. Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314, an association of Catholic priests who give special emphasis to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life. PAVONE PRIESTS FOR LIFE ABORTION 57. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZREMTRAN.HTM - On the Removal and Transfer of a Parish Priest Auxiliary Bishop Julian Porteous, Sydney Here is an address delivered 27 May 2005 by Auxiliary Bishop Julian Porteous, of Sydney, during the theologians videoconference on "Canon Law at the Service of Priests," organized by the Congregation for Clergy. It primarily concerns the relationship between a Bishop and his priests, his co-workers. PASTORAL MINISTRY PRESBYTERATE SCANDAL 58. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OPENHEAR.TXT - Open-Heart Surgery for the Church Jean-Marie Guenois This article by Jean-Marie Guenois appeared in the November 1994 issue of 'The Catholic World Report'. It gives an overview of the issues and interventions at the synod on religious life held during October, 1994. GUENOIS SYNOD RELIGIOUS LIFE FEMINISTS 59. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRIGOPUS.HTM - Opus Dei Fr John Trigilio An explanation of Opus Dei as a spirituality of and for the laity, devised by Bl. Josemaria Escriva. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA PRELATURE APOSTOLATE HOLINESS 60. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 15045D.TXT - Order of Trinitarians Catholic Encyclopedia A religious order of men founded in the 13th century whose original purpose was the redemption of captives. Founded by St. John of Math. 61. Priests, Religious, Vocations - COATARMS.TXT - Our Lady's Coat of Arms Barbara E. Stevens St. Peter Nolasco founded an order--the Mercedarians--devoted to Our Lady's mercy for prisoners. Their mission--the ransom of Christian slaves from the Moors. A brief survey. This article was taken from the December 15, 1996 issue of "Our Sunday Visitor." 62. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZPARPRST.HTM - Personal Example of the Parish Priest Is What Attracts Vocations Father Stuart Bate, O.M.I. Father Stuart Bate, of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is a professor of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, at St. Augustine College of South Africa. In a teleconference on vocations to the priesthood organized by the Congregation for the Clergy, Fr. Bate said that each parish priest, according to his own style and method, is responsible for inspiring others to follow the vocational path. GIFTS TALENTS 63. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FEDERATI.TXT - Poor Clare Federations in North America Poor Clares A list of the location of the different Poor Clare monasteries and which federation they belong to. 64. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PRLIFEPR.TXT - Prayer in the Life of the Diocesan Priest Richard McCullen, C.M. This article taken from the June issue of "The Priest" stresses the need for prayer in the life of a diocesan priest. 65. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PFLSCRIP.HTM - Preaching on Abortion From Scripture Fr. Frank Pavone An article by Fr. Pavone of Priests for Life on integrating teaching against abortion into the homily. ABORTION PRO-LIFE 66. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MELCHISE.TXT - Priest According to the Order of Melchisedech Fr. W. J. McGarry, S.J. The purpose of this article by W. J. McGarry, S.J., is to discuss how Christ is a 'priest according to the order of Melchisedech,' and in particular, the meaning of this phrase in the Letter to the Hebrews. This article was taken from 'Thought', a quarterly of the Sciences and Letters, September 1933. MCGARRY PRIESTHOOD MELCHISEDECH SACRIFICE MASS 67. Priests, Religious, Vocations - pastrservntshep.htm - Priest as Pastor, Servant and Shepherd Father James McCarthy A young priest, newly ordained in Sydney, Australia, reflects on the role of a priest today in the Church and the world. "Catholic priests appear to spend most of their days serving Catholics, but the role and mission of the priest includes the service of all of humanity." ORDINATION PRIESTHOOD YEAR FOR PRIESTS MAXIMILIAN KOLBE JOHN PAUL II 68. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zpriestcelib.htm - Priestly Celibacy and the Vocation to Love ZENIT To address the topic of priestly celibacy, the Veritas news agency interviewed Father Juan Ramón García-Morato, author of the recently published book "Created by Love, Chosen to Love" (EUNSA Publishers). García-Morato, a physician and theologian, states that no person depends on another for his wholeness. Only a complete person can give himself to another, whether to God or to someone else. HOLINESS MARRIAGE COMMITMENT 69. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CELMDPSY.HTM - Priestly Celibacy in Light of Medicine and Psychology Wanda Poltawska The author, Professor of Pastoral Medicine at the Pontifical Academy of Crakow, dispels common misconceptions about the viability of a celibate life-style for priests, taking into account factors both biological and psychological. SEX CHASTITY ASCETIC 70. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zpriestident.htm - Priestly Identity: Crisis and Renewal ZENIT A crisis of masculinity in society has also affected the priesthood, as only "real men" can adequately fulfill the role of priest and pastor, says Father David Toups, associate director of the Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations of the U.S. episcopal conference. In this interview with ZENIT, Father Toups comments on the identity and character of the priesthood, and the various challenges it faces today. MINISTERIAL PRIESTHOOD MASS SEMINARIANS SEMINARY FATHERHOOD PRESBYTERATE 71. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PFLINFO.TXT - Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone An explanation of Priests for Life with a listing of objectives and information about joining. PRIESTS FOR LIFE PAVONE PRO-LIFE 72. Priests, Religious, Vocations - zpsychsemin.htm - Psychology and Seminarians ZENIT Although the use of psychology in seminaries is not new, a recent document on the topic could help to clarify both its role and usefulness in houses of formation, says psychologist Frank Moncher. In this interview with ZENIT, Moncher discusses the document released 30 Oct. 2008 by the Congregation for Catholic Education: Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in the Admission and Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood. FORMATION FORMATORS SEMINARY SPIRITUAL DIRECTION POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY VIRTUE PERSONALITY DISORDERS SEX 73. Priests, Religious, Vocations - NEWORLEA.TXT - Retreat for Priests Damian Fandal, O.P. New Orleans, Louisiana, October 15, 1993 OBEDIENCE EUCHARIST PENANCE MARY 74. Priests, Religious, Vocations - AUGRULE.TXT - Rule of St. Augustine St. Augustine Written by St. Augustine to provide a guide for his congregation of priests, it is one of the ancient rules, which along with the rule of St. Benedict and St. Basil, has been used by many orders and congregations, especially canons regular. Along with the Book of Constitutions, it has been the written foundation of the Dominican Order. 75. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 02436A.ZIP - Rule of St. Benedict Catholic Encyclopedia This work holds the first place among monastic legislative codes, and was by far the most important factor in the organization and spread of monasticism in the West. This file treats (I. The Text of the Rule; (II. Analysis of the Rule; (III. Practical Working of the Rule. 76. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 02436A.TXT - Rule of St. Benedict Catholic Encyclopedia This work holds the first place among monastic legislative codes, and was by far the most important factor in the organization and spread of monasticism in the West. This file treats (I. The Text of the Rule; (II. Analysis of the Rule; (III. Practical Working of the Rule. 77. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SACRVOCA.TXT - Sacrifice and Vocations Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. Every vocation is born of sacrifice, is maintained by sacrifice and is measured in the apostolate by the sacrifice of those whom God calls to the priesthood or the religious life. 78. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MENCOMEW.TXT - Some Recommended Men's Communities Bill Fairman Mr. Fairman of the Society for Religious Vocations provides this partial list of communities which are loyal to the Holy See. 79. Priests, Religious, Vocations - WOMCOMEW.htm - Some Recommended Women's Communities William Fairman Mr. Fairman of the Society for Religious Vocations provides this partial list of communities which are loyal to the Holy See. 80. Priests, Religious, Vocations - NIRMALA.HTM - Sr. Nirmala Joshi of the Missionaries of Charity Giampaolo Mattei This article reflects on the life and work of Sr. Nirmala, the successor of Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity. 81. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DRETREAT.TXT - St. Dominic Priory Retreat Damian Fandal, O.P. Washington D.C. October 20-26, 1991, In this retreat for his Dominican brothers, father discusses obedience, chastity, poverty, priestly consecration, the choral office and the Dominican brotherhood. 82. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DRETREAT.ZIP - St. Dominic Priory Retreat Damian Fandal, O.P. Washington D.C. October 20-26, 1991, In this retreat for his Dominican brothers, father discusses obedience, chastity, poverty, priestly consecration, the choral office and the Dominican brotherhood. 83. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RATORDSA.HTM - Summary of Cardinal Ratzinger's Commentary on 'Ordinatio Sacerdotalis' Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger This article appeared in the July 2, 1994 issue of La Civilta Cattolica a theological journal published by the Jesuits in Rome. Uploaded by Fr. Leonard F. Villa. RATZINGER PRIESTHOOD WOMEN ORDINATION 84. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SYNOD94.TXT - Synod 1994: 'Consecrated Life' Fr. Kenneth Baker Fr. Baker examines 'Instrumentum Laboris', the working document for the Synod on 'The Consecrated Life and Its Role in the Church and in the World.' Taken from the March 1995 issue of 'The Homiletic & Pastoral Review.' BAKER SYNOD CONSECRATED LIFE RELIGIOUS WOMEN 85. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SYNOD94.ZIP - Synod 1994: 'Consecrated Life' Fr. Kenneth Baker Fr. Baker examines 'Instrumentum Laboris', the working document for the Synod on 'The Consecrated Life and Its Role in the Church and in the World.' Taken from the March 1995 issue of 'The Homiletic & Pastoral Review.' BAKER SYNOD CONSECRATED LIFE RELIGIOUS WOMEN 86. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRACT02.TXT - The Catholic Church Cardinal John Henry Newman Cardinal Newman strongly expounds on the clergy's duty to be involved in the affairs of the world when the rights of the Church are endangered. NEWMAN CHURCH STATE CLERGY 87. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CLOISTER.TXT - The Clostered Life of a Poor Clare Mother Francis, PCC, Abbess Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Roswell, NM. Perhaps no life has been more subjected to misinterpretation than the cloistered contemplative life. 88. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CONSVIRG.HTM - The Consecration of a Virgin Consecrated Virgins in the US The Consecration of a Virgin is one of the oldest sacramentals in the Church, and one of the fruits of Vatican II was the restoration of this profound blessing on virgins living in the world. The details of this consecration are included in this file. CONSECRATED VIRGINITY VOCATION 89. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DEPOST.TXT - The Deposit of Faith and the Priesthood Msgr. Eugene Kevane Msgr. Eugene Kevane discusses the Deposit of Faith & Morals and traces the roots of the heresy of Modernism back to Descartes, Kant & Hegel. According to Father, Modernism, also known as Relativism, 'makes the truths of the Deposit of Faith and Morals relative to history and its cultural changes.' Father provides a litmus test for orthodoxy. This article is taken from HOMILETIC & PASTORAL REVIEW, May 1991. KEVANE PRIESTHOOD MODERNISM R 90. Priests, Religious, Vocations - DEPOST.ZIP - The Deposit of Faith and the Priesthood Msgr. Eugene Kevane Msgr. Eugene Kevane discusses the Deposit of Faith & Morals and traces the roots of the heresy of Modernism back to Descartes, Kant & Hegel. According to Father, Modernism, also known as Relativism, 'makes the truths of the Deposit of Faith and Morals relative to history and its cultural changes.' Father provides a litmus test for orthodoxy. This article is taken from HOMILETIC & PASTORAL REVIEW, May 1991. KEVANE PRIESTHOOD MODERNISM R 91. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OP-SOUL.TXT - The Dominican Soul Fr. M. M. Philipon, OP 92. Priests, Religious, Vocations - EUCHVOCA.HTM - The Eucharist and Vocations Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. It is impossible to exaggerate the close relation between the Holy Eucharist and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 93. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FAIMYSTR.TXT - The Faith Mystery of the Permanent Deacon Basil Cole, O.P. How and why deacons are important to the Church. Taken from the March 1996 issue of "The Priest." 94. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 06115A.TXT - The Florians Catholic Encyclopedia (Floriacenses), an altogether independent order, and not, as some consider, a branch of the Cistercians; it was founded in 1189 by the Abbot Joachim of Flora (q.v.), by whom its constitutions were drawn up. 95. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BASICONS.TXT - The Fundamental Constitution Dominicans Here, in modern words, is expressed the basic ideals of the Dominican Order and the means of personal sanctification that energize Dominican life. Drawing from age old documents, the present FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTION offers a vision of Dominican life that calls, challenges and confirms so many who follow it faithfully. 96. Priests, Religious, Vocations - CELIBACY.HTM - The Logic of Priestly Celibacy Fr Anthony Zimmerman Fr Zimmerman bases his reasoning on three points: a) the Apostles were homeless, as Christ was; b) a priest is called to be a friend of Christ; and c) like Christ, a priest offers all creation in sacrifice to God. SCOTUS COSMOS RECAPITULAT 97. Priests, Religious, Vocations - 10069B.TXT - The Maurists Catholic Encyclopedia A congregation of Benedictine monks in France, whose history extends from 1618 to 1818. It began as an offshoot from the famous reformed Congregation of St-Vannes. 98. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MONASVOC.TXT - The Monastic Vocation Dom Gerard This account of the monastic calling is the translation of a lecture given before an audience of nine hundred in the hall of the Mutualite in Paris on November 24, 1977. 99. Priests, Religious, Vocations - MONASVOC.ZIP - The Monastic Vocation Dom Gerard This account of the monastic calling is the translation of a lecture given before an audience of nine hundred in the hall of the Mutualite in Paris on November 24, 1977. 100. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ORDAINED.TXT - The Ordained Priesthood Eamonn Keane "Australia's Eamonn Keane provides the entire English-speaking world a service by examining the real issues surrounding the Ordained Priesthood. He brings all the pertinent literature into the discussion (Papal documents and addresses, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vatican II documents, Jean Galot S.J., Bishop Dunn's (Auckland, N.Z.) Priesthood, Dr John Haas, Hans Urs von Balthasar, etc. He lists the main arguments of feminists who want to change the priesthood and re-interpret Scripture and Tradition. He explains the nature of the ministerial priesthood and why Jesus called only men to this ministry."--Fr. Matthew Habiger, HLI 101. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ORDAINED.ZIP - The Ordained Priesthood Eamonn Keane "Australia's Eamonn Keane provides the entire English-speaking world a service by examining the real issues surrounding the Ordained Priesthood. He brings all the pertinent literature into the discussion (Papal documents and addresses, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vatican II documents, Jean Galot S.J., Bishop Dunn's (Auckland, N.Z.) Priesthood, Dr John Haas, Hans Urs von Balthasar, etc. He lists the main arguments of feminists who want to change the priesthood and re-interpret Scripture and Tradition. He explains the nature of the ministerial priesthood and why Jesus called only men to this ministry."--Fr. Matthew Habiger, HLI 102. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PCNAMER.TXT - The Poor Clares in North America Poor Clares A brief description of the origin of the Poor Clares in North America. 103. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FR93103.TXT - The Prayer of Lady Macbeth: How the Contraceptive Mentality Has Neutered Religious Life Paul V. Mankowski, S.J. This paper was delivered during the national meeting of the Institute on Religious Life held in Chicago April 16-18, 1993. This article was taken from the Spring 1993 issue of "Faith & Reason". 104. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FR93103.ZIP - The Prayer of Lady Macbeth: How the Contraceptive Mentality Has Neutered Religious Life Paul V. Mankowski, S.J. This paper was delivered during the national meeting of the Institute on Religious Life held in Chicago April 16-18, 1993. This article was taken from the Spring 1993 issue of "Faith & Reason". 105. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PRIESTLY.TXT - The Priestly Life Msgr. Ronald Knox Msgr. Knox writes this book, which concerns the daily round of events in the life of the priest, in the form of a retreat. ENERGY REPOSE CREATION ST. PAUL PRAYER PERSERVERANCE OBEDIENCE ABANDONMENT FEAR OF GOD MURMURING AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST 106. Priests, Religious, Vocations - PRIESTLY.ZIP - The Priestly Life Msgr. Ronald Knox Msgr. Knox writes this book, which concerns the daily round of events in the life of the priest, in the form of a retreat. ENERGY REPOSE CREATION ST. PAUL PRAYER PERSERVERANCE OBEDIENCE ABANDONMENT FEAR OF GOD MURMURING AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST 107. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BENRULE.HTM - The Rule St. Benedict The Rule of St. Benedict, completed about the year 528 at Monte Cassino. BENEDICT RULE BENEDICTINE 108. Priests, Religious, Vocations - BENRULE.ZIP - The Rule St. Benedict The Rule of St. Benedict, completed about the year 528 at Monte Cassino. BENEDICT RULE BENEDICTINE 109. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TOR-RULE.TXT - The Rule and the Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis TORs Contains the words of St. Francis to his followers. FRANCISCAN ST. FRANCIS THIRD ORDER REGULAR 110. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SFO-RULE.TXT - The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order St. Francis Contains an exhortation of St. Francis to the Brothers and Sisters of Penance (circa 1210-1215), concerning those who do penance. FRANCISCAN ST. FRANCIS SECULAR PENANCE 111. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FANCONF.TXT - The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thoughts of a Confessor to Confessors Damian Fandal, O.P. 112. Priests, Religious, Vocations - LATINM.TXT - The Story of a Repentant Psychologist Dr. William Coulson & Dr. William Marra A contrite Catholic psychologist's disturbing testimony about his central role in the destruction of religious orders. In an interview with Dr. William Marra, Dr. William Coulson discusses his role in the destruction of Catholic religious orders, and his subsequent change of mind. 113. Priests, Religious, Vocations - LATINM.ZIP - The Story of a Repentant Psychologist Dr. William Coulson & Dr. William Marra A contrite Catholic psychologist's disturbing testimony about his central role in the destruction of religious orders. In an interview with Dr. William Marra, Dr. William Coulson discusses his role in the destruction of Catholic religious orders, and his subsequent change of mind. 114. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRACMARI.TXT - The Traccia Mariana Fr. Stephano Manelli A Marian Plan for Franciscan Life, submitted by Father Stephano Maria Pio Manelli, and approved by the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual in the summer of 1970. 115. Priests, Religious, Vocations - POEMPRIE.TXT - Thou Art A Priest Forever & The Beautiful Hands of a Priest Unknown These two poems were uploaded by Robert Sheehan in honor of Fr. William G. Most's 55 aniversary as a priest. POEM PRIESTS PRIESTHOOD 116. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRACT03.TXT - Thoughts On Alterations In the Liturgy: Respectfully Addressed To The Clergy Cardinal John Henry Newman 'The Burial Service' and 'The Principle of Unity' NEWMAN LITURGY ALTERATIONS BURIAL UNITY 117. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRACT01.TXT - Thoughts On the Ministerial Commission: Respectfully Addressed to the Clergy Cardinal John Henry Newman John Henry Cardinal Newman writes on apostolic succesion. NEWMAN CLERGY APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION PRIESTHOOD 118. Priests, Religious, Vocations - miguelholythu08.htm - Three Mysteries to Ponder on Holy Thursday Fr. Miguel Marie Soeherman, MFVA In the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, 20 March 2008, Fr. Miguel delivered a homily at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama, in which he spoke on the three mysteries of the Priesthood, the Eucharist, and the Love of Our Lord. EUTHANASIA HIV AIDS MAUNDY COMMUNITY 119. Priests, Religious, Vocations - TRIN800.HTM - Trinitarian Order Celebrates Eighth Centenary LOR The history of the Trinitarian Order is summarized, from its founding by John of Matha to deliver Christian captives, to the renewal of its commitment today, to deliver the captive and poor from new and old forms of slavery. HUMAN RIGHTS PERSECUTION OPPRESSION 120. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ZTRINIT.HTM - Trinitarians Rescue New Slaves ZENIT This ZENIT story concerns the work of the Trinitarians, who just celebrated the 400th anniversary of the reformation of their order, Hospitaler Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of Captives, founded in 1198 by John of Matha and Felix of Valois. 121. Priests, Religious, Vocations - VOCPRAY.TXT - Vocation Prayer Society for Religious Vocation 122. Priests, Religious, Vocations - COULSON.TXT - We Overcame Their Traditions, We Overcame Their Faith Dr. William Coulson An interview with Dr. William Coulson, a contrite Catholic psychologist and former disciple of Carl Rogers. He explains his central role in the destruction of religious orders especially the Immaculate Heart of Mary nuns. COULSON PSYCHOLOGIST ROGERS IHM NUNS 123. Priests, Religious, Vocations - COULSON.ZIP - We Overcame Their Traditions, We Overcame Their Faith Dr. William Coulson An interview with Dr. William Coulson, a contrite Catholic psychologist and former disciple of Carl Rogers. He explains his central role in the destruction of religious orders especially the Immaculate Heart of Mary nuns. COULSON PSYCHOLOGIST ROGERS IHM NUNS 124. Priests, Religious, Vocations - WHATISRV.TXT - What Is A Religious Vocation? Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. RELIGIOUS LIFE DISCERNMENT SOCIETY FOR RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS 125. Priests, Religious, Vocations - ARLINGTN.TXT - What Went Right? Michael F. Flach Prayer, devotion, and aggresive recruitment are the keys in a remarkably successful campaign to encourage priestly vocations in the diocese of Arlington, VA. This article appeared in the May 1995 issue of 'The Catholic World Report.' FLACH ARLINGTON VOCATIONS PRIESTHOOD 126. Priests, Religious, Vocations - RMCOLLAR.TXT - Why A Priest Should Wear His Roman Collar Mangan & Murray Many lay people feel that something is not right when their priests try to blend into the crowd and, as it were, disappear. This article by Frs. Charles M. Mangan & Gerald E. Murray provide priests with many good reasons for wearing their roman collars. This article appeared in the June 1995 issue of 'The Homiletic & Pastoral Review.' MANGAN MURRAY ROMAN COLLAR PRIEST 127. Priests, Religious, Vocations - humpriestsanct.htm - World Movement of Prayer for Priests LOR In this interview with Cardinal Hummes, Prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, the Cardinal explains the purpose of a booklet published by the Congregation, called Adoration, Reparation, Spiritual Motherhood for Priests. It is to encourage all Bishops to establish regular Eucharistic Adoration in their dioceses, in reparation for the "grave damage" done by a small minority of priests, to pray for the strengthening of all priests, and to encourage female Religious to offer themselves in spiritual motherhood of priests. CULTURE SEX ABUSE |