Our Journey into Joy: Ten Steps to Priestly Holiness - Softcover

Rossetti, Stephen J.

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9781594712197: Our Journey into Joy: Ten Steps to Priestly Holiness

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ISBN 10: 1594712190 ISBN 13: 9781594712197

Publisher: Ave Maria Pr, 2009

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Msgr. Stephen Rossetti--acclaimed expert on religious and clergy--has developed ten fundamental building blocks for priestly holiness, reminding his readers that the priest is a man who is full of God and full of joy.
The Ten Steps to Priestly Holiness

Cease any serious sin

Renew the Sacrament of Penance in ourselves and in those we serve

Pray more

Dive deeply into the Eucharist

Nourish good friendships, especially with priests

Love the Church; love your bishop

Practice gratitude

Embrace your crosses

Relax and trust

Abandon yourself to God

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About the Author:

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, served for many years at Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he became president and CEO. A priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, he previously served in two diocesan parishes. He is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in psychology from Boston College and a doctor of ministry from the Catholic University of America. He is the author of scores of articles and several books, including Born of the Eucharist, The Joy of Priesthood--recipient of a Catholic Press Association book award--and When the Lion Roars, and he is editor of Behold Your Mother.

Rossetti has received a Proclaim Award from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as a Lifetime Service Award from the theological college of the Catholic University of America. In 2010, he received the Touchstone Award from the National Federation of Priests' Councils for a lifetime of work with priests. He lectures to priests and religious internationally on priestly spirituality and wellness issues and currently serves as clinical associate professor of pastoral studies at the Catholic University of America.

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