The Priesthood of the Faithful

A Theology of Hope for the Church

by Edward J. Hahnenberg


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 1/25/2006

Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 1
ISBN : 9781468520385
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 124
ISBN : 9781425908836

About the Book

With the declining numbers of priests in the Catholic Church, the priesthood of the faithful, as defined in Lumen Gentium of Vatican II, is a sign of hope for the future of the church. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people set apart. 1 Peter 2:9. Growing numbers of ecclesial lay ministers are helping fulfill the needs of the Body of Christ. This book gives innovative suggestions for an expanded role of the laity in the mission of the Church.


About the Author

    Edward J. Hahnenberg is married and the father eight children.  He taught philosophy, theology, world history, scripture, world religions, and creative writing in his forty years as a teacher. He has studied Latin, Greek,  Hebrew, and Spanish extensively. He holds a BA in philosophy and an MA in biblical studies. He also holds advanced degrees, an MA and an Ed. S., in education. In 2000, he was honored by the Michigan Education Association for excellence in curriculum writing. His  published works include The Children of the Apostles, ISBN 1594675570; The Psalms of God’s Tenderness: Commentaries on Divine Intimacy, ISBN 1420821253; Bible Maker: Jerome - The Fascinating Story of the Author of the Latin Vulgate; ISBN 1420825798; Table Talk with Martin Luther : A Modern Catholic''s Conversations with the Founder of Protestantism, ISBN 1420841408; and The Evolution of Belief in the Afterlife in the Old Testament; ISBN 1595940162.