J. Ronald Knott (Books)

J. Ronald Knott Books

Rev. J. Ronald Knott, a priest, focuses his writing on the spiritual and professional development of clergy. His work explores themes of vocational purpose and the challenges of transitioning into and sustaining a successful ministry. He draws upon his extensive experience in seminary education and parish revitalization to offer insights and guidance. Knott's writings serve as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of priestly life and service.

While Keeping My Distance: Random Reflections During a Pandemic

148 pages
6 hours of reading

This is a series of periodic reflections published on my blog (www.FatherKnott.com) during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Since there was absolutely nothing I could do about the pandemic itself, I decided to use my time to focus on doing well the "ordinary things" that many people do on a regular basis without much thought and then write about them. In the words of Flannery O'Connor, "I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say. " By becoming personally more intentional about doing those "ordinary things" with care and focused attention and writing about them, my hope is to inspire others to maybe do the same even after the pandemic passes.