This session will go through canonical “hot topics” – those pastorally challenging situations that come up that can throw even the most experienced pastor for a loop and how to handle a variety of parish legal issues.
This afternoon will explore the physical and emotional impact of trauma, including vicarious trauma (which can occur when helping others through their trauma).
The day's talks will focus on personal prayer and the interior life of prayer. The effort of the day will be to draw us to a deeper appreciation for this aspect of clerical life. The desire of the Lord for our greater union with him in prayer is an indisputable truth and indispensable for priestly and diaconal fruitfulness. The talks will seek to enhance our awareness of this truth and to provide insights for embracing more deeply the attraction for silent prayer alone with the Lord.
