A Priest Forever: Nine Signs of Renewal and Hope, written by *Fr. Alfred McBride, O. Praem., and recently published by St. Anthony Messenger, is receiving rave reviews around the country:
"Every priest will find in this book nourishment for his soul, encouragement for his vocation, and advice for his ministry. This is a spiritual gem."
-James Martin, S. J. author, My Life with the Saints
"...an invaluable reflection of a faithful priest on his vocation. I recommend Father McBride's insights anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the priest's vocation and ministry."
-Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York
In this very personal and moving reflection on the meaning of the priesthood, Father Alfred McBride explores a priest's commitment to feed our people and witness the church's social teachings, to spend time in daily prayer, to find solutions to the crisis of priestly identity plaguing today's priests, and to become a man of personal mercy in all one's dealings as a priest.
A Priest Forever is McBride's search for fresh growths in vocations as well as new hope in the hearts of priests everywhere who again say, "Yes, Lord," to the challenge of love of God and our beloved people. Simply put, Alfred McBride sees in faith the renewal of Catholic priests. -St. Anthony Messenger
*Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem., was ordained in 1953. He has served as professor, novice master, university president and was the founder and executive director of the department of religious education at the National Catholic Educational Association. The U.S. Catholic Bishops appointed him to write the catechesis in preparation for the second pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II. Fr. McBride has lectured and written widely—with 45 books and 200 articles having been published. He currently serves on the USCCB Committee for Catechesis as well as the Board of Directors for Our Sunday Visitor and the Board of Trustees of St. Norbert College. He lives at St. Joseph Priory on the St. Norbert College campus where he continues his writing and retreat/workshop ministries.
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