This is an index of all files in the EWTN "Priests, Religious, Vocations" Document Library as of 11/1/2007 sorted by library and title


LIBRARY - 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 - 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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?'

23. 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".

24. 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".

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OFM-1223.TXT - Franciscan Rule of 1223
St. Francis
Rule of the Friars Minor. FRANCISCAN RULE ST. FRANCIS FRIARS MINOR

42. 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

43. Priests, Religious, Vocations - HOLYORDR.TXT - Holy Orders
Francois Mauriac
Chapter Five of 'Holy Thursday: An Intimate Remembrance' by Francois Mauriac. MAURIAC HOLY ORDERS PRIESTHOOD

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. 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.'

47. 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".

48. 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.

49. 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

50. 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

51. Priests, Religious, Vocations - SMITH.TXT - 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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.

58. 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."

59. 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

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. Priests, Religious, Vocations - NEWORLEA.TXT - Retreat for Priests
Damian Fandal, O.P.
New Orleans, Louisiana, October 15, 1993 OBEDIENCE EUCHARIST PENANCE MARY

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. 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.

71. 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.

72. 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.

73. Priests, Religious, Vocations - WOMCOMEW.TXT - Some Recommended Women'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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

76. 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.

77. 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

78. 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

79. 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

80. 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

81. 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.

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. Priests, Religious, Vocations - OP-SOUL.TXT - The Dominican Soul
Fr. M. M. Philipon, OP


86. 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.

87. 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."

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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

91. 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.

92. 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.

93. 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.

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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.

97. 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".

98. 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".

99. 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

100. 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

101. 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

102. 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

103. 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

104. 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

105. Priests, Religious, Vocations - FANCONF.TXT - The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thoughts of a Confessor to Confessors
Damian Fandal, O.P.


106. 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.

107. 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.

108. 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.

109. 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

110. 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

111. 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

112. 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

113. 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.

114. Priests, Religious, Vocations - VOCPRAY.TXT - Vocation Prayer
Society for Religious Vocation


115. 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

116. 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

117. Priests, Religious, Vocations - WHATISRV.TXT - What Is A Religious Vocation?
Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J.
RELIGIOUS LIFE DISCERNMENT SOCIETY FOR RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS

118. 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

119. 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