A Priest in the Family: A Guide for Parents Whose Sons Are Considering Priesthood

ISBN: 0989621227

Author: Brannen, Fr. Brett A.

Condition: New

My son, a priest!? Wont he be lonely? What about celibacy? Isnt he too young? I just want him to be happy!These and dozens of other questions and concerns are common among parents of would-be priests. With his gift for storytelling and down-to-earth wisdom, Fr. Brett Brannen addresses a wide range of issues in A Priest in the Family: A Guide for Parents Whose Sons are Considering Priesthood.Like his previous book, To Save a Thousand Souls, Fr. Brannens new book for parents is filled with humor, anecdotes, and dramatic stories from his own life as a priest. In twelve short, easy-to-read chapters, he explains priesthood, seminary, celibacy, and how a man discerns his vocation-all while keeping in mind parents legitimate concerns.Readers have praised A Priest in the Family as an entertaining read that manages to allay parents fears and show them how to support their son, while offering a few laughs and a dose of inspiration along the way.