Forming Priests as Animators of Evangelization

Edited by Deacon James Keating, Ph.D.

Forming Priests as Animators of Evangelization equips clergy to proclaim Christ with renewed confidence in a post-Christian culture. Edited by Deacon James Keating, these essays unite contemplative spirituality with missionary formation, exploring persuasive preaching, Eucharistic presiding, pastoral governance, cultural engagement, and lessons from Christian history. Rooted in prayer, liturgy, and personal intimacy with God, the volume calls priests to awaken holiness, form the laity, and lead parishes outward in joyful service of the Gospel today.

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CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

Rev. Shane Deman is a Catholic priest and theologian serving in the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa.

Dcn. Steve Kramer is Director of Homiletics and Director of Recruitment at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wisconsin.

Very Rev. Godfrey Mullen, OSB, is the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois.

Eric J. Westby, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Mary in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Petroc Willey (BD, PhD, STL, PhD) is a Catholic theologian and Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

TESTIMONIALS

“Evangelization has always excited me—especially as a younger priest, hungry to bring renewal to the Church. I appreciate how well-rounded this book is in addressing the many facets of evangelization. It offers concrete wisdom on how priests can lay a deeper foundation and foster a true culture of evangelization. It is a timely and much-needed resource.” – Father Michael Trummer, Pastor, Forty Martyrs Church, Tuscola, Illinois

“These essays provide sound inspiration to help a priest integrate a deep prayer life with a healthy humanity. The healthy contemplative priest receives the power of Jesus to authentically love the souls entrusted to him. He slowly learns in his daily encounters how to be a ‘bridge’ to the Heart of Christ.” – Father Ryan Martire, Associate Pastor, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Chaplain, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota

“This timely collection recalls priests to the contemplative heart of their missionary vocation. Rooted in prayer, liturgy, and service, it offers clear guidance for proclaiming Christ confidently and forming communities alive with evangelizing purpose today.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Lay Dominican of the Province of St. Albert the Great and author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Hundred-Day Guided Journal

ABOUT THE EDITOR

Dcn. James Keating, PhD is Professor of Spiritual Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St Louis, MO. He was formerly Director of Deacon Formation for the Archdiocese of Omaha.

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