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A sabbatical is an official extended period away from current ministry and responsibility for the purpose of ministerial, personal, spiritual and theological development and enrichment. The sabbatical is distinguished from: a vacation, for which the primary purpose is rest, relaxation and recreation;
The liturgical year consists of a seasonal cycle and a sanctoral cycle, called the Proper of Time and the Proper of Saints, respectively. Both are organized and published in a liturgical calendar, which is also enriched by observances proper to local Churches, whether national, diocesan, parish-level, or religious community.
Sabbatical Year (Hebrew: SNT SNTVN (shenàth shàbbƒÅthôn), “year of rest”; Sept. eniautos anapauseos; Vulg. annus requietionis), the seventh year, devoted to cessation of agriculture, and holding in the period of seven years a place analogous to that of the Sabbath in the week; also called “year of remission”.
- Steve Dulin
- There’s never a good time to go on a sabbatical. Something else will always be happening, but I go because I see the blessings and benefits of it, even if it’s just for two or three days.
- Find a place where you’re not easily distracted. It doesn’t have to be a freezing cabin in the woods, but it should be somewhere you and God can be alone.
- Start preparing for your sabbatical about a week ahead of time. Begin to consciously slow down your mind and thoughts so you will be prepared to focus on the Lord rather than work, projects, and issues.
- Bring plenty of paper, pens, pencils, and highlighters.
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Description/Goals. St. Mary’s offer a Sabbatical program that is designed with the priest himself, tailored to his goals. Each Sabbatical experience is different because each priest pursues individual goals. Priests ordained ten years or more and who have been approved by their bishops or religious superiors are invited to apply.
Sabbatical Programs for Priests . 1. Ministry to Ministers Program at Oblate School of Theology (San Antonio, TX) : https://ost.edu/about/ 2. Center for Continuing Formation at St. Mary’s Seminary and University (Baltimore,
sabbatical year The one year every seven during which the Jews were to observe a "sabbath," corresponding to the day of rest every week (Exodus 21:2-6; Deuteronomy 15:1-3).
