Many Are Called : Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood

In __Many Are Called,__ Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world. Lively, insightful, and engaging, __Many Are Called__ will serve as an inspiration to students and seminarians considering a vocation, to clergy renewing their call, to Catholic readers looking to deepen their faith, and to seekers curious about one of Catholicism's defining but least understood elements. With a foreword by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, this is a truly special book, one that speaks to the restless heart of humanity and reveals that our pleas for a spiritual father have already been answered. \*\*

In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world.
     Lively, insightful, and engaging, Many Are Called will serve as an inspiration to students and seminarians considering a vocation, to clergy renewing their call, to Catholic readers looking to deepen their faith, and to seekers curious about one of Catholicism's defining but least understood elements. With a foreword by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, this is a truly special book, one that speaks to the restless heart of humanity and reveals that our pleas for a spiritual father have already been answered.

Measures of manhood : not your average Joe The priest common denominator : a review of the basics Spiritual paternity : the priest as father Standing in the gap : the priest as mediator Born to be breadwinner : the priest as provider Go, teach all nations : the priest as teacher Love is a battlefield : the priest as warrior Orders and the court : the priest as judge Restless hearts : the priest as bridegroom Providential paradox : the priest as celibate father Fraternity pledged : the priest as brother Mystery man : the priesthood of the new covenant. Measures of manhood The priest common denominator : a review of the basics Adam had 'em : fatherhood and priesthood Standing in the gap : the priest as mediator Born to be breadwinner : the priest as provider Go, teach all nations : the priest as teacher Love is a battlefield : the priest as warrior Orders and the court : the priest as judge Going to the chapel of love : the priest as bridegroom Providential paradox : the priest as celibate father Sibling reverendry : fathers as sons, fathers as brothers Mystery man : the priesthood of the new order. The bestselling author of "The Lamb's Supper" pens a special guide that explores the history and magnificence of the priesthood. It includes information on what it means to be called to a vocation and provides reference material on the Catholic priesthood