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The Parish as a School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization Paperback – February 20, 2013

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Father Scott Traynor's book The Parish as a School of Prayer: Foundations for the New Evangelization recognizes Blessed John Paul II's urging for priests to transform their parishes into powerhouses of prayer. The world today poses many hazards that are capable of progressively undermining faith. Divine Love alone is capable of inspiring, directing, and sustaining the Christian's mission to transform culture according to God's plan. The priest must become a Christian witness of prayer. He should not draw attention to himself but to the utter necessity, goodness, and beauty of deepening intimacy with God in prayer. In calling the parish to the life of prayer, the priest is uniting himself with God's own loving initiative.
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    Institute For Priestly Formation
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    February 20, 2013
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    5 x 0.25 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0984379290
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Institute for Priestly Formation

The Institute for Priestly Formation

Our Mission

The Institute for Priestly Formation was founded to assist bishops in the spiritual formation of diocesan seminarians and priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The Institute responds to the need to foster spiritual formation as the integrating and governing principle of all aspects of priestly formation. Inspired by the biblical-evangelical spirituality of Ignatius Loyola, this spiritual formation has as its goal the cultivation of a deep interior communion with Christ; from such communion the priest shares in Christ’s own pastoral charity. In carrying out its mission, the Institute directly serves diocesan seminarians and priests as well as those who are responsible for diocesan priestly formation.

Serving Priests and Seminarians

The Institute for Priestly Formation aims to help priests and seminarians live in “intimate and unceasing union with God.” We do this convinced that “nothing is more practical than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way.” If men “fall in love and stay in love, it will decide everything.” Thus, everything we do at IPF is geared to help priests and seminarians fall in love, stay in love, so that their love for God decides everything.

Our Programs

The programs of the Institute for Priestly Formation seek to provide this kind of formation for seminarians, priests, and those involved with priestly formation. Beginning in 1995, the Institute has offered programs to over 2,600 seminarians, over 700 priests and to many additional vocation and seminary personnel.

Published Resources

  • Reclaiming Our Priestly Character
  • Be Thou My Vision
  • Seminary Theology: Teaching in a Contemplative Way
  • Seminary Theology II: Spiritual Director and Dialogue
  • Christ as the Foundation of Seminary
  • Spiritual Fathers: A Workbook for Priests and Dads
  • Radical Surrender: Letters to Seminarians
  • Healing Prayer
  • Liturgy and Priestly Formation
  • Entering into the Mind of Christ
  • The Priest and Theological Study
  • Saints and Priestly Formation
  • Wonder and the Prayerful Study of Theology
  • Priest as Beloved Son
  • The Pastor at Prayer

Pope Francis regarding vocations

'The vocation is truly a treasure that God places in the hearts of some men, chosen by Him and called to follow Him in this special state of life.' - Pope Francis, Oct. 3rd, 2014.

Our World Needs Priests

'If you are what you should be, then you will set the world on fire.' - St. Catherine of Siena.

Editorial Reviews

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In Father Scott Traynor's book, Blessed John Paul II's memorable call to make of the parish a school of prayer takes on flesh and becomes concretely attainable. Those you read these faith-filled pages will find renewed desire to create such parishes and a clear road-map toward this goal. --Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV

Having been a pastor prior to my current assignment as a seminary rector, it is my experience that the faithful are hungering to grow spiritually. This work succinctly reveals a path for the prayer of the 21st century. I heartily recommend it for any pastor, parish pastoral council member, or person desiring a deeper relationship with Christ. --Very Rev. David L Toups, STD, St. Vincent DePaul Regional Seminary

Having been a pastor prior to my current assignment as a seminary rector, it is my experience that the faithful are hungering to grow spiritually. This work succinctly reveals a path for the prayer of the 21st century. I heartily recommend it for any pastor, parish pastoral council member, or person desiring a deeper relationship with Christ. --Very Rev. David L Toups, STD, St. Vincent DePaul Regional Seminary

About the Author

Father Scott Traynor, JCL, is a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. He is presently pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wakonda, S.D., and director of the St. Thomas More Newman Center at the University of South Dakota. He received his STB from the Pontifical Gregorian University and his JCL from Catholic University of America.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Institute For Priestly Formation (February 20, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0984379290
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984379293
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.25 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elizabeth Clare
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little read!
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When this book first arrived I couldn't believe how short it was. While this book is short and sweet, it contains so many nuggets of wisdom! I read it as part of a 4 week discussion group and all the ladies in the group seemed to enjoy the material. While it is written specifically for priests, it is a fruitful read for all who would like to deepen their prayer life.
Father Traynor walks you through a step-by-step rhythm (though he says it is not a method) to prayer. This book has a rightful place on my bookshelf as I know I will pick it up year to year to refresh my prayer life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm enjoying this immensely! While it's a very "easy ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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I'm enjoying this immensely! While it's a very "easy read", it also deserves a place in your library as a reference and "go to" for additional inpiration and encouragement. I suspect that I'll wear out my copy...
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Randall M. Omlie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those needing to understand why and how ...
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Great book for those needing to understand why and how we pray. Title is a little misleading. (Its great for individuals)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016
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Excellent little book. Practicing these steps can dramatically change you prayer life. Highly recommended!
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Michele Boek
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015
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I think every Priest, Lay Minister, Catechist should read this book.
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Lizette Hernandez
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
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Truly words of wisdom!!
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Clare O'Malley
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
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I say cute because it's itsy tiny. Like something you'd slip in someone's gift bag. The content is good....not really deep but good suggestions. It is well thought out, and very pastoral. But honestly I was looking for something to really sink our teeth in as a Parish Council. This is something for people to read for inspiration and personal prayer. More of a starting point for Parish leadership. I would say it could lead to great things...........on down the road.
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