Emmanuel Okami

Vessels for Special Use Emmanuel Okami

This book, Vessels For Special Use, by Rev Fr. Emmanuel Okami, provides strong counsels for seminarians and its intention is to assist seminarians to meet what the Church expects of them. In fact, a good seminarian cannot exist without the counsels and qualities listed in this book. It touches every aspect of the authentic life of a seminarian. It guides the seminarian to embrace the true nature of his call and assists him in remaining focused on his calling in this secular world. This is because good formation of seminarians is essential for a good priestly life. The book defines who the seminarian should be, gives an identity to the seminarian and contains life lessons for seminarians. Vessels for Special Use is really motivating, captivating and excellent. It helps to shape, mould and configure the seminarian to be Christ-like. It is also good for retreat, recollection and seminars. The content of it is straightforward and simplifies the intellectual, human, spiritual and pastoral formation of the seminarian. It is a book for all seasons; it is evergreen. It is the secret to a good priestly life, and it will forever be relevant for the seminarians and will prepare them for the ministry ahead. Rev. Fr. Daniel KoumahFormator, Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul, Bodija, Nigeria.