Author: Great BritainPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
The Ministry of Law in the Church Today
Author: Kevin E. McKennaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Many members of the Catholic Church today--clergy as well as laity--find no useful purpose for the Church's legal structure, or canon law. They may view canon law as arbitrary, antiquated, or even a hindrance to the movement of the Spirit, especially within the context of developments following the Second Vatican Council. Kevin E. McKenna counters this attitude with an overview of the positive features of Church law and a modern analysis of the canonical tradition of the Church. McKenna argues that the utilization of canon law in the Church today is not only desirable, but necessary and that it can be highly constructive when the law is viewed as a ministry of service. The call of the Church since Vatican II has been towards communion--with Christ, among Christians, and between local churches. The concept of communion provides a structure and a path that can clarify and encourage individual participation in developing the common good. After a discussion of the development of Church law and the effect Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II have had on contemporary canon law, McKenna's work underscores the role of canon law in highlighting the rights of all members of the Church. Canon law is necessary to assist in the orderly carrying out of the gospel demands and to protect the freedom of individual Church members. Practical applications of canon law include the annulment process and alternatives for resolving disputes within the Christian community. The Ministry of Law in the Church Today provides practical guidance and rationale for the role of law in the Church for pastoral ministers who are accustomed to seeing canon law as a problem rather than a solution. This book will also appeal to laity who harbor a curiosity about the usefulness of Church law in everyday Christian life.
Ministry and the Law
Author: Shaughnessy, Mary Angela, SCN, JDPublisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 1616434198
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Useful for both church professionals and volunteers, this is a practical guide to help religious professionals recognize and deal with legal issues that they may encounter in their ministry.
Ministry and the American Legal System
Author: Richard B. CouserPublisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9780800626037
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Designed for those who are not lawyers, accountants, or quasi-legal specialists, this book outlines the elements of risk management for congregations and church professionals. Divided into three parts, the guide provides an overview and history of the American legal system, details various areas of the law, and focuses on ways religious organizations can minimize their exposure to legal difficulties.
Pastor, Church & Law
Author: Richard R. HammarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780882435800
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
The Code of Canon Law
Author: Law of Confession
Author: Bill WinstonPublisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 1606830643
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Just like natural laws, there are spiritual laws with cause and effect. God set the universe in motion with the power of His words and established the law of confession, but many believers have suffered needlessly by misunderstanding the power of their words. Dr. Bill Winston, pastor, Bible teacher, and host of the national television program...
How Does God's Law Apply to Me?
Author: R. C. SproulPublisher: Reformation Trust Publishing
ISBN: 9781642891232
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Christians often struggle to understand the role of God's law in their lives. They may distort the law, turning it into a checklist to try to earn God's favor, or they may live as though the law doesn't apply to them. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains the purpose of the moral law and how it applies to Christians today. As he walks through each of the Ten Commandments, we see that the law doesn't merely expose our sin; it also reveals the character of a holy and gracious God and shows us how to live lives that are pleasing to Him. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.
The Law Reports
Author: Great BritainLaw Notes
Author: Albert GibsonLetter from the British Government Forwarding the Text of the Organic Law of Iraq
Author: League of NationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description