Thomas Aquinas in Pastoral Formation
The thought and pedagogical methodology of St. Thomas Aquinas can and should inform priestly pastoral formation. To this end, the article begins by sketching the main elements of priestly ministry, aided by Thomas and the Second Vatican Council. It outlines modern systematic and magisterial approach...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thomist Press
2024
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The Thomist
Year: 2024, Volume: 88, Issue: 2, Pages: 327-355 |
| Further subjects: | B
Pastores Dabo Vobis
B John Paul II B Ministry B PPF B Second Vatican Council B Pastoral Theology B Seminary B Optatam Totius |
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| Summary: | The thought and pedagogical methodology of St. Thomas Aquinas can and should inform priestly pastoral formation. To this end, the article begins by sketching the main elements of priestly ministry, aided by Thomas and the Second Vatican Council. It outlines modern systematic and magisterial approaches to priestly pastoral formation. For all of the surveyed sources, Jesus Christ is the model for priestly ministry and the focus for priestly formation. The article then presents how pastoral formation was a motivating force for Thomas in his writing and preaching. The author theorizes Thomistic helps for pastoral formation today. Thomas gives theological principles that are of fundamental importance for fruitful pastoral life. The most important is that all theology and pastoral practice flow from a unified, godly perspective. But Thomas's principles must be developed for pastoral practice. As such, the author proposes how theologians and seminary formators can further expand upon and implement Thomas's insights. |
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| ISSN: | 2473-3725 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Thomist
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1353/tho.2024.a922669 |