At the Chrism Mass this morning the Church celebrates the Priesthood - the Sacrament of Holy Orders. During the Mass the priests renew their commitment to priestly service. The priests express their resolve to "unite themselves more closely to Christ", to sacrifice "pleasures and ambitions" in order to bring "peace and love to their brothers and sisters."
The priests finally resolve to celebrate the Eucharist "with devotion" and to teach the faith without compromise.
Please pray for me today. I count on your prayers because, like Paul, I am a vessel of clay.
Holy Thursday is my favorite day of the Triduum. I always remember priests who have touched my life and priests with whom I have shared ministry. Allow me to mention a few:
Father Dick Ward - my first pastor who taught me so much, how to carry the Cross. Father Joe Dougherty, Msgr. Laurence Kelly, Msgr. Jim Howard - all good men who gave me great insights into the priesthood.
So many, whose gentleness, I wish to imitate.
Prayer: (Psalm 88:2) Forever will I sing the goodness of the Lord.
Action: Write a letter to a priest today and express your love and support for him and his sacred ministry.
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