On the occasion of the 500th year of Christianity in the Philippines as initiated by the First Baptism in Cebu on April 14, 1521, bestselling author Jose Junar dela Victoria JCD (who coincidingly celebrates his 28th year of priesthood on the same date) releases his latest book Pastoral Care and the Administration of the Sacraments this July.
In light of new questions encountered recently by the Church, including those brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, this new book seeks to put the administration of the sacraments from the perspective of pastoral care in this present day and age. Written in simple but comprehensive question and answer format, the author offers its readers an appreciation of the sacraments from a canonical perspective, with new imports of those questions clarified by the Roman Curia, whether they were answered authoritatively or have received Authentic Interpretations.
Fr. dela Victoria, a Doctor in Canon Law, is also the author of two previous books: A Step-by-Step Guide to the New Marriage Nullity Procedures (Mitis Iudex Dominus Jesus) and the recently published Procedures of Reserved Delicts to the CDF on the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults: A Practical Guide to SST/2010 and Vos Estis Lux Mundi. Both titles are recognized by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) as comprehensive references for bishops and priests who are not experts in Canon Law procedures.
With over 300 pages of questions and answers regarding the Sacraments, Pastoral Care and the Administration of the Sacraments is a welcome addition to Fr. Junar's previous titles as the sacraments continue to be at the forefront of evangelization. You may purchase the book by contacting Aletheia Publishing or via their Lazada and Shopee stores. You may also browse a sample of the Table of Contents below:
