Stephen J. Rossetti

In these pages, Msgr. Rossetti gives us an inside look at the intense experiences of an exorcist. He shares, without hype or varnish, what it is like, on a daily basis, to face demons who revile, threaten, and sometimes spiritually “wound” him. He describes the healing power of Christ for the possessed and for the exorcist, and reveals amazing moments when Christ and His Church visibly triumph over Satan. The reader is afforded a unique glimpse into the world of angels and demons, and show more the struggles of the possessed and those who minister to them. show less

A Tragic Grace is a direct, honest look at a difficult subject: child sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. It includes the latest pastoral and psychological insights coupled with the author's original research. It documents this "sustained crisis" in the Church and offers concrete suggestions on how to understand and deal with the subject. Most importantly, A Tragic Grace offers a vision of hope. Within the seeds of this tragedy, the author sees the possibility of a stronger, more show more open, and accountable Church emerging. show less

Rossetti invites priests to recognize the dignity of their calling through honest and psychologically based self-assessment because happiness in the priesthood flows from both wholeness and holiness.

Rossetti also highlights the need for systemic changes to coincide with personal conversions. He calls for a change in the culture of clerical life; emphasizes the need for greater accountability, openness and honesty on all levels; demands stronger relationships between bishops and priests; and show more suggests changes in seminary formation that will address the personal challenges faced by priests. show less

Rossetti, a priest himself, has worked for many years in a treatment centre for priests and religious in difficulty (St Lukes). From that base he has written a very realistic, yet also very uplifting, book on the nature and challenges of (Roman Catholic) priestly ministry.

Speaking from the context of my own priesthood, and also of a decade of being involved in the formation of candidates for the priesthood, I can honestly say this is probably the best book of its type (and there are quite a show more few) I have read. show less