Narcissism would seem an unlikely quality of a seminarian, priest, or religious, but its prevalence in society has touched the life of ministers to the point that Pope Francis spoke of clericalism as a disease, a form of narcissism seriously injuring the Church. In this recorded online presentation, Rev. David Songy, O.F.M. Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., considers recent developments in the understanding of narcissism and offers recommendations for screening candidates, addressing the issue in initial and ongoing formation, and encouraging a culture of humility as foundational for a vocation to ministry.
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