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Priesthood
 


The mission of priests is to scatter with open hands the Word of God over the fields of the world. This Word which brings eternal life, is Christ Himself, the only One, who can change the human heart and renew the world.

 
Address
Students from Pontifical Seminaries
29 November 2008

 
 
 
Priesthood
 


"The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”, the saintly Curé of Ars would often say.
This touching expression makes us reflect...with heartfelt gratitude on the immense gift which priests represent, not only for the Church, but also for humanity itself.

 
Letter Proclaiming A Year for Priests
16 June 2009

 
 
 
Priesthood
 


Priestly ministry is a service to the Church and to Christian people, requiring a profound spirituality ... nourished by prayer and by intense personal union with the Lord, in order to be able to serve our brothers and sisters through preaching, the Sacraments, orderly community life and help for the poor.

 
Address to General Assembly,
Italian Episcopal Conference
Vatican
28 May 2009

 

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