Prophetic presence

* Recently we had the privilege of hearing Fr. Donald Cozzens, whose latest book is Freeing Celibacy. He enjoys an excellent reputation as an international lecturer and retreat master. And we can see why. He possesses a gentle charisma and there is a genuine peace about the man. Here is a faithful priest who loves our church and believes that Jesus Christ is calling us to adult discipleship. I am certain that the Holy Spirit is using the prophetic presence of Fr. Cozzens in the inspired renewal and resurrection of our Roman Catholic church. He has preached retreats for laity, nuns, priests, monks and bishops. Why not cardinals? My prayer is that he be invited to Rome, and there in the Eternal City to preach the annual retreat for the members of the curia working at the Vatican. If the Catholic faithful all over the globe are being blessed by hearing the Holy Spirit speak through this good and holy man, why not the men who lead the church?

JAMES NAGLE

Lyndhurst, Ohio

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