Radical Surrender: Letters to Seminarians

By Fr. Michael Najim

TESTIMONIALS

“Father Najim has written a very fine collection of letters in the tradition of lectio divina. Seminarians who take the time to prayerfully consider his words will move far along the path of discerning a priestly vocation.” – Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM, Cap. Archdiocese of Boston

“In this superb collection of meditative letters, Father Najim provides invaluable spiritual lessons to seminarians and exemplifies the fatherly attributes a vocation director must possess to guide young men towards the gift of priesthood.” – Msgr. Robert Panke, STL Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

“Radical Surrender speaks straight to the heart of any seminarian. I only wish I had received such letters when I was in the seminary! It is a must read for all seminarians and for vocation directors. Clearly the fruit of prayer, this book provides encouragement through the ups and downs of seminary life, and an invitation to give all to the Lord.” – Father Len Plazewski President, National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors

“At a time when the role of fatherhood is under attack within our culture, Father Najim writes personal letters to seminarians as a spiritual father to his sons. These prayerful, passionate, practical letters direct seminarians to a heartfelt and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ as the core of their priestly formation.” – Christina Lynch, PsyD St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver

“Radical Surrender is at once deeply spiritual and eminently practical. These ‘spiritual letters’ will inspire the hearts of seminarians. The book can also serve as a tool to assist the work of seminary formators in spiritual direction or formation advising. Radical Surrender is a joy to read; I believe that those who prayerfully receive it will find rest and refreshment in the Heart of Christ. – Father David L. Toups, STD USCCB Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations

“In the tradition of Catherine Doherty, Father Michael Najim has written a most valuable series of ‘letters to seminarians’ which speak eternal truths through clear, contemporary language and images. His own faith, wisdom and warm personality penetrate each page. A must read for all seminarians and vocation directors of the New Evangelization.” – Father Bill Kelly, STD Director, Office for Clergy Support and Ongoing Formation, Adjunct Spiritual Director, St. John’s Seminary, Boston

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Father Michael Najim is the Vicar for Priests for the Diocese of Providence and pastor of St. Philip in Greenville, RI. He received a bachelor’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Master of Divinity from Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts. He was ordained a priest in 2001.

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