A Roman Catholic Theology of Pastoral Care

by Regis a Ofm Duffy

Overview

Drawing upon the long history of care in the sacramental mission of the clergy, especially since the reforms of Vatican II, Father Duffy offers a new model that can stimulate both Catholic and Protestant care to fresh thinking and Protestant pastoral care to fresh thinking and imaginative reconstruction. The model derives from the catechumenate, that lengthy process of study and service which, down through the ages, has preceded baptism and guided Christian formation. Reflecting a judicious use of interdisciplinary insights and praxis theology, Father Duffy's vision represents an ecumenical contribution to sharpened focus and strengthened identity for pastoral care and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608996117
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	05/01/2010
Series:	Theology and Pastoral Care
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	887,575
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Regis A. Duffy, OFM, (d: 2006) taught at the Washington Theological Union and at the University of Notre Dame. He was later Scholar in Residence at the Franciscan Institute of St. Bonaventure University.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword 7

Introdution 9

1 Pastoral Care in the Post-Vatican II Church 12

2 Pre-Vatican II Theologies of Pastoral Care 26

3 The Medicus Symbol of Pastoral Care 41

4 Praxis and Theology in Pastoral Care 56

5 Theological Issue in Pastoral Care 73

6 Pastoral Care for Tomrrow 85

Notes 117