Wholeness and Holiness - A Christian Response to Human Suffering

Sends a message of understanding, support, and guidance to those who suffer and those who care for them. Father van der Poel presents an honest, forthright, and compassionate theology for ministry with a place in every hospital, parish, seminary, classroom, and home. Suffering, grief, and loss are universal human realities that shape the quality of our health care, theology, and ministry in general. Wholeness and Holiness looks at the biblical, ecclesial, institutional, and personal responses to human suffering. Aware that theology cannot answer why suffering exists, this book helps us see that it does not need to alienate us from God.

About the author

Cornelius van der Poel was born and educated in the Netherlands and ordained a priest with the Holy Ghost Fathers in 1947. He spent 14 years in East Africa, as teacher of Moral Theology and Canon Law. He has also been Family Life Director for the Detroit Archdiocese, and has served as a hospital chaplain.

Summary

Father van der Poel presents an honest, forthright, and compassionate theology for ministry with a place in every hospital, parish, seminary, classroom, and home.

Product details

• Authors: Cornelius Poel, Cornelius J. van der Poel, Cornelius van der Poel, van der Poel, Cornelius Van Der Poel
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.1999
• EAN: 9781580510547
• ISBN: 978-1-58051-054-7
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 218 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 213 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Nature & existence of God, Nature and existence of God and of the Divine