Menti Nostrae

INTRODUCTION
Principal Need of Our Time
Paternal Solicitude for Priests
Expression of Gratitude
The Great Gift of the Priesthood
The Fundamental Duty
PART I. SANCTITY OF LIFE
Perfection Consists in Fervent Charity
The Priest is Called to Perfection
IMITATION OF CHRIST
Intimate Union with Jesus
The Practice of Humility
Distrust of Self
Immolation of the Will
The Necessity of Obedience
Celibacy
Vigilance and Prayer the Safeguards of Chastity
Avoidance of Familiarity
Detachment from Worldly Possessions
The Priest a Model of All Virtues
NECESSITY OF GRACE FOR SANCTIFICATION
The Priest’s Life a Life of Sacrifice
After the Example of Jesus on Calvary
. . . and in Holy Mass
The Treasures of the Eucharistic Sacrifice
Living the Mass
Being a Victim with Jesus
The Admonition of St. Peter Chrysologus
Mystical Death in Christ
The Riches of the Blood of Christ
NECESSITY OF PRAYER AND PIETY
The Obligation of the Divine Office
The Voice of Christ and of the Church
The Divine Office, a means of Sanctification
Having the same intentions as Christ
The Liturgical Cycle
Spiritual Exercises
Meditation on Eternal Truths
. . . And on the mysteries of the Life of Jesus
Serious Consequences of Omitting Meditation
Vocal Prayer and the Spirit of Prayer
Devotion to the Blessed Mother
Daily Visit to the Blessed Sacrament
Examination of Conscience and Frequent Confession
Spiritual Direction
Retreats
PART II. THE HOLINESS OF THE SACRED MINISTRY
The Priest as Dispenser of the Mysteries of God
Union With Christ in Apostolic Work
The Heresy Of Action
Complete Consecration to the Salvation of Souls
Following the Example of the Redeemer
Charity in Apostolic Work
Disinterestedness
Increasing Knowledge and Zeal
Satisfaction with Spiritual Directors
The Example of St. Giuseppe Cafasso
PART III. PRACTICAL RULES
New Methods for New Times
FORMATION OF THE CLERGY
Secular and Religious Priests United for the Good of the Church
Recruiting New Laborers
Prayer for Vocations
Creating Great Esteem for the Priesthood
. . . Especially by Holiness of Life
Careful and Prudent Selection
Investigation of Aspirants
The Physical Qualifications of Candidates
THE CARE OF VOCATIONS
A Serious Duty
A Healthy and Calm Environment
Developing a Sense of Responsibility
Not Too Much Isolation from the World
Intellectual, Literary, and Scientific Training
Not Inferior to That of The Laity
Philosophical and Theological Training
The Scholastic Method
SPIRITUAL AND MORAL TRAINING
The Harm of Knowledge for Its Own Sake
Clerics Must Seek the Interior Life
The Spirit of Faith
Their Directors Must Instill in Them the Ecclesiastical Virtues
Solid and Proved Chastity
Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament
Care of the Younger Clergy
Community Life
Continuation of Studies
Libraries for the Clergy
PART IV. CURRENT PROBLEMS
The Spirit of Novelty
Changes Require the Bishop’s Approval
THE CLERGY AND THE SOCIAL QUESTION
Squarely Facing Communism
Denouncing the Harmful Excesses of Capitalism
Serving Both the Poor and the Well-to-do
Educating the Laity in Social Duties
THE HOLY FATHER’S SOLICITUDE FOR IMPOVERISHED PRIESTS
Social Security for Priests
Praise for Those Who Aid Fellow Priests
Educating the Faithful to Aid Priests in Want
Obligation also on the Part of Public Authorities
FINAL EXHORTATION
Bringing all Souls to Jesus
Transmitting to Others the Life Received from Christ
Esteeming the Priestly Vocation
Renewal of Spirit in this Holy Year
A Holy Year Retreat
Confidence in Mary, Mother of Priests
All Priests Entrusted to Mary
Special Blessing for Persecuted Clergy
Blessing for all Priests

Menti Nostrae

MN · Pius XII · 1950 · EN · 146 paragraphs · papalencyclicals.net ↗

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Similarly, a correct attitude is required with regard to the social doctrine of our times.

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