Quickening the Fire in Our Midst: The Challenge of Diocesan Priestly Spirituality

by George Aschenbrenner

In this thoughtful examination of diocesan priestly spirituality, George Aschenbrenner, S.J., distills years of wisdom gained through working with diocesan priests and seminarians to offer hope, inspiration, and encouragement to those discerning and living out a priestly call. Aschenbrenner explains how diocesan priestly spirituality is beautiful, special, and unlike any other Christian spirituality. He outlines the gifts that define diocesan priests, explores the particular stresses priests face, and points to attitudes and resources that are essential for maintaining or recapturing priestly joy. Most important, he shows how a continuing experience of the love of Jesus can help diocesan priests offer pastoral love to those they serve.

Genres: Theology

197 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Paul LaGreca]

I think everyone studying for the priesthood can benefit from this very important work, as well as priests who feel they have lost their sense of the spiritual in their ministry. Powerful insights by Aschenbrenner.

[Matthew Purt]

This is a very useful book.

[Fr. Dave Tomaszycki]

I appreciate Fr. George’s attempt to bring some spirituality and identity to the diocesan priesthood, but it is a little funny coming from a Jesuit.