The Inner Life of Priests by Gerard J. McGlone, S.J., Ph.D., and Len Sperry, M.D., Ph.D., is an exploration of how the categories and practices of psychology are contributing to a new health and vitality in the Catholic priesthood. Authors McGlone and Sperry (both nationally-recognized experts on the integration of psychology and spirituality in priestly life), investigate issues and answer questions that concern those invested in the healthy ministry of priests. They include: How has psychology helped us understand both mental and spiritual health of those applying to Catholic seminaries and then serving in priestly ministry? How has it shaped understanding of key issues like affective maturity, cultural competency, and the discipline of celibacy? How has it helped Church leaders better understand and positively influence clerical culture in seminaries, dioceses, and religious orders?
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