Many Call Me Father, But My Kids Call Me Dad: The Life Story of a Married Catholic Priest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781425984496)

This book was never intended to be a theological study of the Roman Catholic priesthood. Nor does it attempt to explain the moral, doctrinal, and disciplinary philosophy of a Church now struggling to locate a compass that will help re-discover its leadership and restore its relevance in the modern world. Rather, it is the story of a man who has experienced both priesthood and parenthood and who has diligently searched for the resolution of both., as he has journied from seminary to ordination; from subsequent departure to marriage and parenthood; from government service to bed and breakfast hospitality.. And finally, full circle, to a return to active ministry . a priesthood devoted to the Catholic "diaspora." This book is a reflection on a "road less traveled" rather than a schorlarly treatise. Hopefully, it will help those who read it to better understand both the high expectations as well as the pitfalls in trying to be a full human being.

Author: James E. Lovejoy
ISBN-10: 1425984495
ISBN-13: 9781425984496
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 02/13/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d