The Priests We Need to Save the Church
Book • 2019
Kevin Wells argues for a revival of virtuous, pastorally devoted priests to help restore the Church after crises.
He draws on examples from priestly saints and contemporary witnesses to outline qualities needed in modern clergy.
The book calls clergy and laity alike to foster holiness, fidelity to the sacraments, and courageous pastoral leadership.
Wells blends journalistic narrative with spiritual exhortation to inspire reform and renewal.
It serves both as critique of recent failings and as a hopeful blueprint for renewal centered on Eucharistic devotion and priestly fatherhood.
He draws on examples from priestly saints and contemporary witnesses to outline qualities needed in modern clergy.
The book calls clergy and laity alike to foster holiness, fidelity to the sacraments, and courageous pastoral leadership.
Wells blends journalistic narrative with spiritual exhortation to inspire reform and renewal.
It serves both as critique of recent failings and as a hopeful blueprint for renewal centered on Eucharistic devotion and priestly fatherhood.
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