The Family Of The Priest

Domenic Meffe is all about moving forward. Yet 17 years after coming to Canada as a boy in 1965, the busy entrepreneur felt the undeniable pull of his Italian roots. Returning to his hometown in Molise unleashed powerful memories which revived a 200-year-old family legend of such tremendous spiritual and physical passion that most families would rather have left it alone. Fearless in his honesty and unremitting in his pride of his priestly ancestor, Meffe shares in The Family of the Priest the grit and the glory of his family tree and invites us to judge his history as we examine our own.

As a royal priest through the blood of Jesus Christ, you are chosen and ordained by the Lord to go and bear fruit that will remain. The Lord rewards the fruit bearing worker. Surely you delight to receive the reward of God for your service unto HIM. Fruit is distinguished by its quality taste and its quantity as well. From the various aspects of your life, in your work place, in your family and the church, you can make fruit out of them all that will be a source of refreshing for yourself and to others. The Holy Spirit shall work in you to bring the fruit that the Lord delights and desires to see – from godly children to new disciples, faithful workers and a growing church in God’s vineyard. This book in your hand, The Duties of the Priest, is based fully and only on the Bible; will give you the Bible’s insights about critical places in your life, family and ministry. You will discover by yourself principles, thoughts, and solutions based on the Bible that you can apply to bear fruit; you will receive skills and tips to make fruit bearing assignments with increasing measure, and will be rewarded by the Lord in this life and in the life to come. I pray that you will experience God’s providence to you through His Word. May the Lord richly bless you and make your life fruitful unto HIM and for HIS glory alone.

Priesthood is a loving vocation and a precious gift kept in a fragile vessel. Priests play a vital role in the Christian community but often need more support and encouragement than they receive. Providing a firsthand perspective, O Priest, Who Are You? delves deep into the profound meaning of the priesthood, providing invaluable insights into the role and identity of priests. Contradicting the popular belief that a priest’s sole duty is celebrating Mass, author Fr. Thanh Tran provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse tasks and responsibilities that priests undertake. He illuminates the rich history of the priesthood, exploring its challenges, trials, and sources of inspiration and joy. Along the way, Tran shares some of his remarkable encounters as a priest, offering motivation to those grappling with the demands of their vocation and inspiration for young men to seriously consider embracing this vocation as a viable option for their own lives. This book presents a faith-filled examination of priesthood, seeking to bring clarity and depth in an examination of the concept and responsibilities of the role.

The Image of the Priest in the Awareness of Polish Youth: A Sociological Study presents the results of empirical research conducted over the last 25 years. The book discusses the following issues: the theology of priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church * the role of the priest as a mediator with God and a counselor for men * the importance of role models * priestly authority * priestly celibacy * young people's religious practices, faith convictions, and their general attitude towards Polish parish priests in religious orders. (Series: Development in Humanities - Vol. 11)

This book provides a comprehensive collective biography of the parish priests in one diocese--their origins, education, and careers: their relationship with their parishioners; and the process by which they were politicized prior to 1789. The author's analysis uses both quantitative and more traditional historical techniques. Originally published in 1977. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

The book centres on the spiritual and social dynamics of a priest whose uncle is the Don of the most powerful Mafia family in America. Father Don Carlos Albanese discovers the truism of the saying, 'blood is thicker than water', as he becomes an integral part of the Family. His hope is to assist in transforming the Family into a legitimate organisation, as it originally was in Sicily, wherein the Mafia sustained the Sicilians against foreign invaders and assisted the poor in time of need. In America, however, Don Albanese's quest proves to be challenging.

Navy Priest is a compelling biography of the Jesuit priest and Navy chaplain John Francis (Jake) Laboon. Father Jake made a significant contribution to the United States Navy, both as a World War II submarine officer and, most prominently, during a 22-year career as a chaplain. Laboon served as the first chaplain for the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Program, but also served as chaplain at his alma mater the United States Naval Academy, undertook a tour of duty with the US Marines in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Legion of Merit, and later served as Fleet Chaplain of the United States Atlantic Fleet.