
The Priest As Sinner In The Thought Of Augustine | Fr. Robert Dodaro
The Thomistic Institute
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The Image of the Priest: Augustine's Exploration and Its Relevance Today
This chapter discusses Augustine's categorization of sins as a bishop and draws parallels between his views and the difficulties surrounding the image of priests in modern times, particularly in relation to the clerical sexual abuse scandal. It explores the impact of idealizing priests on the disillusionment of many Catholics and proposes a more Augustinian theology of priesthood.
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