Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood Henri J. M. Nouwen A few years later

A few years later

Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: to be a hero

Teresa of Calcutta had the ability to see the best in every person she encountered

Contrary to this staunchly popular style of teaching

Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood Henri J. M. Nouwen A few years laterIs there anything in the New Testament about the need for priests in the Church? Many Protestants would argue no. And if you point out that there is a priesthood in the Old Testament, they are likely to say it was a feature of the Old Covenant that was undone by Christ. How should a Catholic respond? In Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood, biblical scholar John Bergsma convinces readers that Jesus did, in fact, intend for a ministerial