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Throughout history and literature, priests have been depicted as heroic figures battling evil and confronting moral dilemmas. These portrayals highlight their unwavering faith and commitment, even in the midst of personal sacrifices. In movies and novels priests are often portrayed as flawed characters struggling to fulfill their religious duties. These depictions aim to showcase priests as human beings with imperfections, navigating their own challenges while remaining faithful to their calling.The media has recently highlighted scandals involving Catholic priests, including cases of sexual and financial misconduct. These stories reveal the dark side of the institution, with attempts to cover up wrongdoing to protect the Church's reputation. The danger is that misleading negative stereotypes of priests can come to dominate public consciousness. We need to find ways to acknowledge the dreadful seriousness of these acts while also recognizing the many priests who genuinely strive to fulfill their vocation and serve the people of God. This volume attempts to depict priests in both factual and fictional scenarios to convey the complexity of their roles as shepherds of the flock.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Visionary Bishops in China
- Chapter 2: Pedro Arrupe, SJ
- Chapter 3: The Crucified People
- Chapter 4: The Cave and the Cathedral in Death Comes for the Archbishop
- Chapter 5: Tears of a True Priest in The Diary of a Country Priest
- Chapter 6: The “Whisky Priest” in The Power and the Glory
- Chapter 7: Apostate or Apostle in Silence?
- Conclusion
- Bibliography