To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide to Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood

To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood is the definitive guide for men considering the priesthood. Using powerful and entertaining stories, the book explains in down-to-earth language how to carefully discover God's call. To Save a Thousand Souls has been bulk-ordered by over 100 U.S. dioceses, and has become the standard "catechism for discernment" throughout the country. It has been re-printed in Europe and Asia and translated into Spanish. Readers are enthusiastic in their praise for To Save a Thousand Souls, saying it is easy to read and answers almost all their questions about discerning their vocation. Many young men who have read the book have gone on to enter seminary. "Fr. Brannen's book is tremendous-inspirational, imminently practical, and amazingly comprehensive. It is a clearly written "how to" manual filled with solid advice for men discerning the priesthood. A marvelous work of immense value." - Fr. Len Plazewski, Past President of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors "This is an outstanding book, specifically for diocesan priests and those concerned with their work and spirituality. A really needed book in this Year for Priests." - Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. "This is the best book-length treatment of discerning a priestly vocation I've seen. In particular, Fr. Brannen's treatment of celibacy is balanced and comprehensive. The book portrays the priesthood honestly and attractively, clearly expressing that faithfully living an authentic priestly vocation is an exhilarating, fulfilling, and joyful life." - Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archdiocese of Baltimore