Redemptionis DonumPope John Paul II - Apostolic Exhortation - On the Consecration of Men and Women Religious in the Light of the Mystery of the Redemption - 25 March 1984
Sacrum Diaconatus OrdinemGeneral Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church, Paul VI, Motu Proprio issued June 18, 1967
Verbi Sponsa(13 May 1999) Instruction on the Contemplative Life and on the Enclosure of Nuns - Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Vita ConsecrataPope John Paul II - Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation - On the Consecrated Life and its Mission in the Church and in the World - 25 March 1996
Catholic ChurchCardinal 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.
Come, Follow MeMother Angelica discusses the essence of religious life.
Consecrated Life in the Ecclesiology of Vatican IIby Fr Janusz 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.
Consecration of a Virgin : Consecrated Virgins in the USThe 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.
Deposit of Faith and the PriesthoodMsgr. Eugene Kevane discusses the Deposit of Faith & Morals and traces the roots of the heresy of Modernism back to Descartes, Kant & Hegel.
Holy Hour For PriestsThis Holy Hour was given in Latin in the Basilica of the Rosary at Lourdes, before an imposing assembly of priests, by Cardinal Pacelli (later Pope Pius XII), the Papal Legate for the solemn triduum for the jubilee of the Redemption.
Holy OrdersChapter 5 of Holy Thursday: An Intimate Remembrance by François Mauriac.
Open Heart Surgery for the ChurchThis article by Jean-Marie Guenois appeared in Catholic World Report, November 1994. It gives an overview of the issues and interventions at the synod on religious life held during October, 1994.
Ordained PriesthoodAustralia's Eamonn Keane provides the entire English-speaking world a service by examining the real issues surrounding the Ordained Priesthood.
Priest's Struggle For Sanctityby Fr John A O'Brien. This essay discusses the difficulties encountered by the priest in his struggle for holiness and suggests means for overcoming the obstacles. (February 1936)
Quiz About Deacons : Kristen West McGuireHow much do you know about the permanent diaconate? This file contains a challenge to take a quiz about deacons and their role.
Sacred Ministryby Gerard V Bradley (from Catholic Dossier, July/August 1998)
St Dominic Priory RetreatIn this retreat for his Dominican brothers, father discusses obedience, chastity, poverty, priestly consecration, the choral office and the Dominican brotherhood.
Story of a Repentant PsychologistA 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.
Synod 1994: 'Consecrated Life'Fr Kenneth Baker examines 'Instrumentum Laboris', the working document for the Synod on 'The Consecrated Life and Its Role in the Church and in the World.' (from Homiletic & Pastoral Review, March 1995)
Take Holy Pride in Being "Other Christs"Holy Father's message of 19 June 1999 to the Fourth International Meeting of Priests organized by the Congregation for Clergy.
Veronicas Todayby Loretta Matulich. Consecrated virgins are living symbols of the Church's love for her spouse. (from Homiletic & Pastoral Review, April 1997)
We Overcame Their Traditions, We Overcame Their FaithAn 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.
Who is a Priest?by Fr Benedict Ashley OP (from Catholic Dossier, July/August 1998)
Why A Priest Should Wear His Roman CollarMany 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.
World of 400,000discusses the trend in ordinations and the data on those who abandon the call and those who want to come back after trying married life.
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