Comments on: The Pastoral Companion: A Canon Law Handbook for Catholic Ministry http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/01/the-pastoral-companion-a-canon-law-handbook-for-catholic-ministry/ Books, Magazines, and Audio, and Video Resources for Catholics Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: October http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2009/01/the-pastoral-companion-a-canon-law-handbook-for-catholic-ministry/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 October Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:17:37 +0000 http://www.romancatholicresources.com/2010/01/the-pastoral-companion-a-canon-law-handbook-for-catholic-ministry/#comment-2353 </div> Intellectually, Fr. Huels is among the leading and most gifted canon lawyers currently living in North America. In this book, Fr Huels applies his canonical genius to the pastoral application of canon law. This book is not so much for the canonist, but for the non-canonist engaged in pastoral ministry. It teaches the basics of canon law, provides a handy glossary of canonical terms, and tells you when you are facing a canonical situation over your head and need to phone a canonist.<p>In particular, the non-Canonist will find Fr. Huels' treatment of marriage law handy. It outlines in what situations a dispensation is necessary, as well as in what circumstances a proposed marriage is invalid. It also provides a handy canonical reference to other common questions that arise around the celebration of the sacraments -- such as who can be a sponsor for baptism and confirmation.</p><p>I highly recommend this book to non-canonists engaged in pastoral ministry who are seeking a handy reference concerning how canon law applies in common pastoral situations. </p> Intellectually, Fr. Huels is among the leading and most gifted canon lawyers currently living in North America. In this book, Fr Huels applies his canonical genius to the pastoral application of canon law. This book is not so much for the canonist, but for the non-canonist engaged in pastoral ministry. It teaches the basics of canon law, provides a handy glossary of canonical terms, and tells you when you are facing a canonical situation over your head and need to phone a canonist.

In particular, the non-Canonist will find Fr. Huels’ treatment of marriage law handy. It outlines in what situations a dispensation is necessary, as well as in what circumstances a proposed marriage is invalid. It also provides a handy canonical reference to other common questions that arise around the celebration of the sacraments — such as who can be a sponsor for baptism and confirmation.

I highly recommend this book to non-canonists engaged in pastoral ministry who are seeking a handy reference concerning how canon law applies in common pastoral situations.

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