Challenge to the received understanding of Celibacy

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Challenge to the received understanding of Celibacy

This is a truly important book in the discussion of priestly celibacy in the Roman Catholic Church. It presents a view of the history of celibacy that is strongly at odds with the normal views accepted by many, including priests and bishops here in the United States. Chaste celibacy and continency were the normal way of living the priestly vocation, even among married men who were ordained. It is not that the Roman Catholic Church introduced this practice some centuries later, but that that possibility of living with a wife as husband and wife was introduced later by the Eastern Churches. The book also presents a good spirituality of celiacy, based primarily on the writings of Pope John Paul II.

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A Masterpiece!

I've read several books on priestly celibacy over the years and this seems to be the best! It goes over the history of celibacy, the theology, the formation for living as a celibate, and more. This is a must-have for any priest, seminarian, or religious. Fully documented and gives a 100% positive view of celibacy.