The Priest’s Role in the Church & How He Affects the Family
Description: How does the role of the priest impact the Church and the family? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Kathleen Beckman about her book, Praying for Priests, to better understand the necessity of lifting up our priests in prayer.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
- Why is there such a great need to pray for our priests?
- Why does the enemy specifically attack the priesthood?
- What is spiritual motherhood or fatherhood and how will taking on the role as a spiritual mother or father help priests fulfill their
vocation? - What is the Foundation of Prayer for Priests and how did it come about?
- What is the scriptural rosary for priests?
- How does the priest affect the family?
- Why is a Eucharistic holy hour so important?
- How does prayer for priests impact the new evangelization?
- What resources can one find on the Foundation of Prayer for Priests website?
Resources:
- Spiritualdirection.com – website
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- Sophia Institute Press
- Praying for Priests
by Kathleen Beckman - www.foundationforpriests.org – Foundation of Prayer for Priests website
- Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729 — Please leave your name, location and question(s). Thank you!
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The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.
Twice a week, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching. On Tuesdays, they interview various authors about their spiritual books and about the authors’ own insights on those books. On Fridays, they get specific on subjects which, primarily include prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.
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