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100 1 _aWard, Bernard,
_d1857-1920
245 1 4 _aThe Priestly Vocation :
_bA Series of Fourteen Conferences Addressed to the Secular Clergy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-19
508 _aProduced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose
520 _a"The Priestly Vocation" by Bernard Ward is a religious guide written during the early 20th century. This work is a series of conferences aimed at secular clergy, discussing the ideals, responsibilities, and challenges they face in their vocation. The book provides insights into the nature of the priesthood, especially in the context of a post-Victorian England that was reshaping its Catholic identity. At the start of the book, the author sets the groundwork for understanding the priestly vocation by reflecting on the historical context of the clergy in England, addressing the challenges faced by priests during the penal times. He emphasizes the necessity for a revival of the "Ecclesiastical spirit" among secular priests after a long period of concealment and self-effacement due to societal pressures and laws against Catholic practices. The opening chapter provides a framework for discussing the priest's role and duties, urging a return to the ideals of holiness, community service, and a clear understanding of the dignity inherent in the priesthood, while also hinting at the need for spiritual renewal and courage among clergy in fulfilling their mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVocation, Ecclesiastical
653 _aPriesthood -- Catholic Church
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34373
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