Priest, Prophet & King: Living Your Baptismal Mission of Love and Service
Smith, Allan J.
Synopsis "Priest, Prophet & King: Living Your Baptismal Mission of Love and Service"
Priest, Prophet & King - Living Your Baptismal Mission of Love and ServiceEvery baptized Catholic is called to share in the threefold mission of Jesus Christ - to sanctify, to proclaim the truth, and to serve in love. In this inspiring guide to Catholic formation and missionary discipleship, author Allan J. Smith draws on Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the timeless wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to help readers rediscover the grace and power of their baptismal identity.Rooted in deep faith yet written in a clear, accessible style, Priest, Prophet & King offers practical ways to live the Catholic faith with purpose and joy - at home, at work, and in the parish. Each chapter includes Scripture passages, reflection questions, and spiritual insights designed to renew hearts and inspire daily holiness.Perfect for personal reflection, small-group study, or parish evangelization programs, this book will awaken a greater sense of mission and love for the Church in every reader.This limited independent edition is made available by Bishop Sheen Today Publishing pending formal release through a Catholic publishing house.Table of ContentsPreface: A Call to MissionChapter 1: Baptized into RoyaltyChapter 2: The Domestic ChurchChapter 3: The Sacramental Priesthood vs. the Common PriesthoodChapter 4: The Priest at HomeChapter 5: The Prophet's Voice in the Modern WorldChapter 6: The Kingly Mission: Servant Leadership in ChristChapter 7: The Daily Rule of Life: Living as Priest, Prophet, and KingChapter 8: Witness to the World: Evangelization in Everyday LifeChapter 9: The Domestic Church: Family as the Heart of MissionChapter 10: Mission Beyond the Home: The Baptized Laity in the Modern WorldChapter 11: The Daily Rule of Life: Sustaining Your Baptismal MissionChapter 12: Missionary Hearts: Sharing Christ Person-to-PersonChapter 13: Guardians of the Flame: Persevering in Faith for a LifetimeChapter 14: The Crown of Love: Living Heaven's Joy on EarthEpilogue: Living the Mission Day by Day
