Deacons and the Church - Softcover

Cummings, Owen F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809142422 ISBN 13: 9780809142422

Publisher: Paulist Press, 2004

Synopsis

Explores the history, spirituality, and theology of the permanent diaconate, reflecting the new Vatican norms for the diaconate and the actual experience of deacons.

About this title

Synopsis:

Deacons and the Church is a comprehensive overview of the permanent diaconate that provides a unique combination of theological reflection, historical analysis, and pastoral problems and issues. Written by a permanent deacon, it sets as point of departure the restoration of the diaconate at Vatican II. From there, it follows the history of the diaconate from Jesus onward, pausing to consider to those who serve as stellar examples of deacons for deacons: Lawrence of Rome, Ephrem of Nisibis, Francis of Assisi, and Nicholas Ferrer of Little Gidding. He discusses the deacon and liturgy, reflects on the spirituality of the deacon, the dysfunctional deacon, and the interface between the sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony. With its one-of-a-kind combination of theological, historical, and pastoral emphasis, enhanced by the personal experience of the author, this book is a must-have for deacons and anyone interested in the diaconate.

About the Author:

Owen F. Cummings is Regents' Professor of Theology at Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon, and a permanent deacon of the diocese of Salt Lake City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0809142422
• ISBN 13: 9780809142422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160