Servants of the Gospel: Essays by American Bishops on their Role as Shepherds of the Church
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Servants of the Gospel is a collection of essays by nine American bishops on the bishop’s role in the Church today. Written prior to the Synod (worldwide gathering) of Bishops in 2000 on the very same topic, these essays are geared to helping all people understand the unique and challenging task of the successors of the apostles. This timely work is specifically designed to foster lay cooperation with bishops as the Church continues Christ’s mission into the third Christian millennium.
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This volume is part of the Catholic Church and Ecclesiology Collection (6 vols.).
- Presents the writings of nine American bishops
- Discusses the role of the modern bishop
- Fosters cooperation with bishops and laypeople
- “Be Not Afraid: The Bishop as Messenger of Hope,” by Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap.
- “Contemporary Challenges: The Bishop as Herald of Hope,” by Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson
- “Authority, Service, and Communion: The Ministry of the Bishop in Relation to the Blessed Trinity,” by Cardinal Francis George, OMI
- “An Apostolic Legacy: The Bishop’s Pastoral Authority,” by Most Rev. James P. Keleher
- “Called to Be Shepherds: The Ministry of the Bishop in Relation to the Lay Faithful,” by Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin
- “Standing on Solid Ground: The Bishop as Teacher,” by Most Rev. John J. Myers
- “Called to Holiness: The Bishop as Sanctifier,” by Most Rev. James S. Sullivan
- “Tending God’s Flock: The Bishop as Shepherd,” by Most Rev. Raymond L. Burke
- “Proclaiming the Good News: The Bishop as Servant of the Gospel,” by Most Rev. Fabian W. Bruskewitz
- “The Thirst for God: The Spiritual Life of Bishops,” by Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap.
The Bishops who have contributed their reflections to this volume speak from their profound pastoral experience. All who read them will be better prepared to understand the significance of the Synod.
—Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, Bishop of Galveston-Houston, president, National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Leon J. Suprenant is the president of Catholics United for the Faith and the editor of Lay Witness, a monthly magazine for lay Catholics. He received his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.