The joy of priesthood / Stephen J. Rossetti.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-221).

Priesthood is difficult -- A work of ultimate concern -- Men of prayer -- The priest as a friend of God : today's struggle for priestly identity -- Self-will run riot -- The priestly call to passionate living and loving -- The priest as a male : in an era of the ascending feminine -- The priest as man of communion -- The priest among the people : a spirituality of priestly ministry -- The priest as a grateful person : developing a Eucharistic heart -- When things go wrong -- Renewal of the priesthood -- A priesthood of joy.