The Ancient Fathers on the Priesthood

This book draws upon the works of numerous patristic authorities as well as Bernard of Clairvaux and Peter de Blois. Male synthesized their theological reflection and endeavored to present "the unanimous sentiments of the Church Catholic on its important subject."

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• Translator's Preface
• List of Fathers cited, with Their Dates
• On the Office and Character of the Priesthood
• On the Excellence and Holiness of the Priestly Office
• The Virtues Proper to the Clerical Order, Separately Considered
• On the Pastoral Care
• On the Burden of the Pastoral Charge
• On the Duties of Pastors Towards God and Towards Man
• On the Duty of the Pastor Towards Himself
• Conclusion and Prayer