Priests for the Third Millennium

by Timothy M. Dolan

Book Overview

Archbishop Dolan clearly sets forth what it takes to be a Catholic priest in the Third Millennium.

Whether he is stressing the necessity of regular Confession and the need to celebrate daily Mass and say the Liturgy of the Hours or discussing priestly celibacy in frank, realistic terms, he emphasizes true priest identity by presenting a life worth living, a life worth sharing, a life worth offering up to the Father through Christ and in the Holy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592766919
• ISBN13: 9781592766918
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reading!

Archbishop Dolan's book is one of the finest books on the priesthood I have read in years. He applies the theology of the priesthood in a very practical way that relastes to my daily life as a priest. It should be required reading for all priests and seminarians. It's the closest thing to a "how to be a good priest" manual I have ever read.

A Pearl of Great Price!

I give this work of Archbishop Dolan top marks. Even after many years in the Priesthood I found this a very valuable impetus to my enthusiasm for my spirituality and for my pastoral work. I recommend it very highly to Priests and Seminarians. It is extremely challenging but refreshing and I think that is what we need if we want to be more effective in our vocation as Pastors. I wish I could make it compulsory reading in every Seminary!

A Good Guide to Formation

Archbishop Dolan has given the Church a great gift in publishing the spiritual and formation conferences he gave while the rector of the North American College in Rome.The archbishop's style is readable and light-hearted, yet conveys the solemn holiness of the priesthood to whoever browses the pages of the book.This book is excellent reading for those currently in formation, those considering the priesthood, and those who want to have a better picture of the great gift of the life of a priest.

Great for the Future Priest

I really thought that this was a great book! It will really help me for the future if I do decide to become a Priest. I really recommend this book for anyone that has the slightest thought of going into the Priesthood!

A Spiritual Guide for Seminarians and Priests

This book is a collection of 24 spiritual conferences which Msgr Dolan as Rector gave the seminarians of the North American College, Rome. They cover almost every aspect of the life of the Catholic priest of this millennium, who has to respond to his call to holiness in the challenging circumstances of our society and culture. Each conference is very practical and pastoral in content, originating from Msgr. Dolan's rich and varied pastoral experience and deep understanding of priests and seminarians. The talks are interspersed with stories from his own life, quotes from writings of saints and popes along with profound spiritual insights. His depth of faith, scholarly wit and love for priesthood make the book easily readable and thoroughly enjoyable. Msgr. Dolan currently serves the Church as a bishop.Whoever is concerned for the welfare of priests in this millennium would need to own and treasure this book. Indeed, it is a must-read for seminarians and priests who desire to live a faithful priestly life.