Kathleen Beckman - Praying for Priests: An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls

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Praying for Priests: An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls

In this timely work, Kathleen Beckman presents the reader with practical ways to be prayerful supporters of those in Sacred Orders who, like Moses, are in need of the intercession of others to be able to successfully maneuver through the battlefield of the world and spread the message of salvation, available only through Jesus Christ, to a people hungering to hear it. While it is true that all the faithful are called to holiness, deacons, priests, and bishops must, in a particular way, practice virtue in order to fulfill the promises they make on their ordination day.

Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia, O.P.
Titular Archbishop of Oregon City

Praying for Priests: An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls is an eloquent reflection on the reality of the prayerful support needed by priests and bishops. I especially recommend the Scriptural Rosaries for priests, vocations, and reparation. They combine important contemporary needs with a very powerful and proven prayer to the Mother of God.

Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann
Bishop of Orange, California

Kathleen Beckmans book is a masterful work of spiritual simplicity and richness. Drawing upon the Churchs treasury of prayers expressive of our Apostolic Faith, she offers to priests and laity alike the graced opportunity to support, strengthen, and console every priest of the Lord Jesus in his priestly life of sacrificial service. I recommend this book to everyone who takes seriously the clarion call of the New Evangelization. To pray for anothers spiritual and temporal well-being is an act of true mercy, and to pray for our priests sets the good example of a lived faith for others. I recommend making this book a part of your day, every day.

Most Reverend David D. Kagan
Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota

Praying for Priests reminds everyone that one of the most essential works of the laity to support clergy is to pray for priests. Prayer on behalf of priests was highlighted by the recent official publication of the Congregation for the Clergy, Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests . Kathleen wonderfully takes the efforts begun by that publication and her own life and work several steps further, explaining important efforts to make this message better known and more intelligible for contemporary women and the contemporary world. This is a book that will move you and make you redouble your efforts to pray for clergy!

Msgr. Richard Soseman
Official of the Congregation for the Clergy and author of
Reflections from Rome: Practical Thoughts on Faith and Family

When attacks on the priesthood seem to be intensifying, Kathleen Beckman encourages and equips all the faithful to take up the power of prayer and spiritual fellowship, and in a special way calls upon women in the Church to embrace more deeply Jesuss invitation to become spiritual mothers for His priests. This book is of great value for this important and timely mission.

Msgr. John R. Cihak, S.T.D.
Official at the Holy See and co-author
of The Catholic Guide to Depression

Praying for Priests is filled with insight, encouragement, and inspiration to lead both priests and laity to a more profound love of Gods priceless gift of the priesthood.

Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.
Editor of Magnificat and author of
Jesus, Present Before Me: Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration

Kathleen Beckman shows us a way to make the blessings of the priesthood outshine and overpower a myriad of new challenges confronting priests: an increasingly secularized culture, the new atheism, shadows cast by scandal, and pressures produced by the decline in vocations. As a priest, I am both grateful and indebted to her for the rich graces that will come through this work of prayer.

Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith
and author of New Proofs for the Existence of God:
Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy

The Holy Spirit is really moving in the Church today, inspiring many women to become spiritual mothers for priests. Kathleen Beckmans new book gives a powerful boost to this movement as it offers practical advice and personal testimony that will help countless others to better understand and more fully embrace this beautiful calling.

Fr. Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.

Author of You Did It to Me : A Practical Guide to
Mercy in Action and 33 Days to Morning Glory

In her work Praying for Priests , Kathleen Beckman manifests the deep love for priests that lies at the heart of her calling in providing this wonderful resource for those experiencing a similar call. This books focus on praying for the interior renewal of priests points to the hidden fountain which is meant to strengthen the hearts of priests as they live their vocation in these challenging times. Kathleens practical suggestions will invite many to join her in this vital mission.

Fr. Richard J. Gabuzda
Executive Director, The Institute for Priestly Formation

Praying for Priests manifests Kathleen Beckmans many grace-filled experiences with priests and seminarians. The world is sorely in need of the Lords gifts mediated through his chosen men. Through the lens of the teachings of the Church, Kathleen demonstrates the importance of sacramental priesthood and priestly ministry. I pray her work touches many hearts!

Fr. Abbot Eugene Hayes, O. Praem., J.C.D.
St. Michaels Norbertine Abbey (Silverado, California)

Praying for Priests is a tangible expression of the powerful words of St. John Vianney: The priest continues the work of redemption on earth.... The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus. Kathleen Beckmans inspiring book is a compelling reminder to all Catholics of their sacred responsibility to pray unceasingly for our beloved priests.

Mother Judith Zuniga, O.C.D.
Superior General, Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

Praying for Priests couldnt have arrived at a better time! At this moment in history, the Church and her priests are under attack and need the powerful protection of prayer more than ever. In my work with women, I have learned that part of our giftedness is a heart for others; I have seen firsthand the fruits that come when women exercise their gift of spiritual maternity through prayer. Thank you, Kathleen, for a thoughtful reflection that instructs, encourages, and inspires.

Therese A. Polakovic
Foundress, Endow (Educating on
the Nature and Dignity of Women)

Kathleen Beckman provides Catholic women with the means to yoke themselves to the spiritual maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, be a conduit of grace in the lives of the men who are in persona Christi , and thereby, as Fr. John Hardon, S.J., put it, carry on Mary s role as Mother of the Church in our time. Congratulations, Kathleen, for providing a work that strikes at the hearts of women to let loose a stream of spiritual maternity that flows into the hearts, souls, and ministries of our priests!

Johnnette S. Benkovic Williams
Founder and President of Women of Grace and
Host of Women of Grace , seen and heard on
EWTN Television and Radio

Praying for Priests

An Urgent C all
for the Salvation of S ouls

by Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S.

Foreword by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.

SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS

Manchester, New Hampshire

Copyright 2014, 2018 by Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S.

Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.

Cover design by Carolyn McKinney.

Cover artwork: Icon of St. John and Mary, courtesy of Br. Claude Lane, O.S.B., of Mount Angel Abbey in Saint Benedict, Oregon.

Biblical references in this book are taken from the Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1965, 1966 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.