Priests need to be loved in order to give good gifts to their bride, the Church. If he is not loved by you, not received by you, then it is impossible for him to make a total, selfless, pure gift of himself. Just as a husband cannot love his wife purely unless she receives him purely and is open to his gift, so a priest cannot minister to his congregation unless she receives him and is open to him.
Pray for your priests, love all priests, especially those who struggle! It is only through an unconditional, loyal, faithful, holy love that that they will find the strength and motivation to fight the good fight for God and the Church.
1 comment:
SO true. I love this post. Thank you.
HC
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