Review of Distributed Like Bread – Jonathan M. Ciraulo [Book Review]

Homiletic and Pastoral Review (2024)
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Abstract

In Distributed Like Bread: Hans Urs von Balthasar Speaks to Seminarians, Jonathan Ciraulo engages with the theological insights of Hans Urs von Balthasar, especially as they pertain to the priesthood and seminary formation. This work not only introduces readers to Balthasar's complex and nuanced understanding of the priestly vocation but also serves as a guide for those discerning or living out this calling. Through a detailed examination of Balthasar’s life and writings, Ciraulo uncovers the profound notion that the priesthood is a mission, one in which God elects individuals to become instruments of divine grace despite and within their human limitations.

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Steven Umbrello
Università di Torino

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