Why Priests are Happy
Subtitle: A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests
By: Stephen J. Rossetti
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Notre Dame, IN
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 237
ISBN-13: 9781594712746
Subjects: Mental health; Religious life; Psychology; Priests; Priesthood; Happiness; Catholic Church
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Summary of findings; title: Two statistical surveys: the sample and the method; title: Physical health and self-care; title: The psychological wellness of priests; title: Burnout and priesthood; title: Happiness and priesthood; title: Factors contributing to priestly happiness; title: Those thinking of leaving priesthood; title: The spiritual lives of priests; title: Priests and prayer; title: Young priests, old priests, and those in the middle; title: Recommendations; title: Conclusion: the secret of their joy.