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Loading... The Hidden Enemies of the Priesthood: The Contributions of St. Thomas Aquinas (edition 2007)by Basil Cole
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Very good book, basically looks at the seven capital sins as they relate to the priesthood. First three chapters present a very nice positive spirituality/theology of the ministerial priesthood. (Incidentally I purchased my copy in the Philippines and the cover I used in my library is from that edition) no reviews | add a review
Anger, envy, lust, pride, gluttony, sloth and covetousness are the seven capital, or deadly sins and they, along with vainglory, ambition, avarice and an over-reliance on one's own intellect to the detriment of growth in faith are among the hidden enemies of the priesthood. Ignorance of them and the subtle ways in which they can eat away at the moral fiber of those dedicated to the work of the Lord can prove disastrous for the individuals and for the Church they have vowed to serve. St. Thomas Aquinas along with Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law provide invaluable insights into how to recognize and confront these vices when they raise their ugly heads. This study is meant to help priests and seminarians to reckon with them in a healthy and faith-filled way so that they will not be taken aback by the trials they throw their way. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)248.892Religions Christian Devotional Literature and Practical Theology Christian Life; experience and practice Christian Living for specific groups Christian Living for Religious Workers Christian Living for Priests and MinistersLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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