The Pastoral Companion is a handy reference, commentary and text book on Canon Law intended for Catholic Clergy and also lay ministers and those preparing for ministries in the Catholic Church. In addition to the pertinent canons of the Code of Canon Law and Code of Canons for the Eastern Churches, it includes citations from liturgical, ecumenical, and other important laws of the Holy See. Arranged topically rather than canon-by-canon, the reader can easily consult any desired subject. The commentaries aid the students and the ministers in their understanding and application of the law in the pastoral setting. This is the fourth updated edition and it contains several new features which are very useful in our times.