Pastoral Medicine: A Handbook For The Catholic Clergy

By Alex E Sanford

Book Overview

Pastoral Medicine: A Handbook For The Catholic Clergy is a comprehensive guide written by Alexander E. Sanford. The book is specifically designed to equip Catholic priests and other clergy with the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective pastoral care to their congregations. The book covers a wide range of topics related to pastoral medicine, including the role of the clergy as healers, the importance of spirituality in healing, the use of prayer and sacraments in healing, and the ethical considerations involved in providing pastoral care. The book also includes practical advice and guidance on how to deal with common pastoral care issues, such as grief, depression, addiction, and terminal illness. The author draws on his extensive experience as a Catholic priest and a healthcare professional to provide a comprehensive and practical resource for all those involved in pastoral care. Overall, Pastoral Medicine: A Handbook For The Catholic Clergy is an essential guide for anyone seeking to provide effective and compassionate pastoral care within the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162976209
• ISBN13: 9781162976204
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"