{"product_id":"lay-ecclesial-ministry-pathways-toward-the-future-paperback","title":"Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Pathways Toward the Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRegina Bechtle\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Brough\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJuliana Casey\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of lay ecclesial ministers-professionally prepared laity who serve in leadership roles-is becoming critically more important in the life of the Catholic church. In \u003ci\u003eLay Ecclesial Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e, theologians and pastoral leaders from diverse disciplines provide a deeper understanding, envision future direction, and offer inspiration for these new ministers and the community of the church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuilding on the themes of the first official document addressing lay ecclesial ministry, \u003ci\u003eCo-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e, approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2005, this book delves deeply into key topics. Authors reflect on dimensions of the Catholic tradition to enrich our understanding of this new reality of lay ministry in the church, to envision future developments, and to offer inspiration. Contributors draw on a variety of theological perspectives, including canon law, church history, ecclesiology, liturgy, and scripture, to ground understanding of lay ecclesial ministry within the Catholic tradition and to chart direction for further response to this newly emergent ministry. The book also offers inspiration and models of service to lay ministers, looking to stories of the saints and communities of vowed religious. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLay Ecclesial Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for the Catholic community in understanding and building upon this new and increasingly important component of church life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZeni Fox\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of pastoral theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eNew Ecclesial Ministry: Lay Professionals Serving the Church\u003c\/i\u003e and co-editor of \u003ci\u003eCalled and Chosen: Toward a Spirituality for Lay Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e. She served as an advisor to the Bishops' Subcommittee which developed the document \u003ci\u003eCo-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 242\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666049753132,"sku":"9781442201859","price":95.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/UOVJxZvDhw9781442201859.webp?v=1781621905","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/lay-ecclesial-ministry-pathways-toward-the-future-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}