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 The SalvationHistory.com Library of Apologetics - Priesthood
An excellent first stop for introductions to Catholic belief and practice. See also:
 - Holy Orders and Priestly Life: Catholic Rites and Teachings



 Holy Orders
From The Catholic Encyclopedia. See also:
- Bishop
- Priest and Priesthood
- Deacons and Deaconesses
- Minor Orders
- Anglican Orders


 Church Fathers on the Sacrament of Holy Orders
These texts show the Church Fathers' assumption that Christ wanted a ministerial priesthood.

 A Priest Forever
An inspiring and insightful set of meditations by St. Josemaria Escriva. From his book, In Love With the Church.

 Holy Orders
A beautiful meditation by the great Catholic novelist, Francois Mauriac.



 The Priest in History and in Mystery
By Father Aidan Nichols, O.P.
- Part 2



 Who is a Priest?
A reflection on the nature of Holy Orders and the identity of the priest. By Father Benedict Ashley, O.P.



 Priestly Identity: A Study in the Theology of Priesthood
An abridged essay on the book of the same title by Father Thomas McGovern. For individual chapters, see:
- Preface
- Introduction: I and II
- Celibacy - A Historical Perspective: I, II, III
- Development of a Christian Anthropology



 A Charter for Priestly Holiness
Excellent reflection by Father Thomas McGovern.
- Part 2

See also by Father McGovern:
- The Priest, the Jubilee, and the Holy Spirit



 Celibacy for the Kingdom & the Fulfillment of Human Sexuality
A good reflection by Dr. Christopher West.