Instructions for Parish Priests

Instructions for Parish Priests is a book written by John Myrc, a 15th-century English cleric, that provides guidance and advice to parish priests on how to perform their duties and fulfill their responsibilities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the sacraments, preaching, confession, pastoral care, and the proper conduct of the clergy. It also includes practical advice on how to deal with difficult parishioners and how to manage church finances. Myrc's writing is clear and concise, and he draws on his own experiences as a priest to provide practical and relevant advice. Overall, Instructions for Parish Priests is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church or the role of the parish priest in medieval England.1868. Published for the Early English Text Society Original Series. From the Preface: After these and several more general instructions of a similar character, almost all of them showing good religious feeling and clear common sense, the author gives a very good commentary on the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and the deadly sins. The little tract ends with a few words of instruction to priests as to the manner of saying mass, and of giving holy communion to the sick. As an illustration of Myrc's work the editor has printed from Lansdowne MS., 762, seven questions to be asked of persons near death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.