No, priests are not perfect. They sin day in and day out. They are in constant need of repentance and conversion in their daily lives just like all the rest of humanity. But they are priests. And because of their sacred ordination, the Lord speaks through them in a clear yet mysterious way. Some speak with the authority of Christ only when speaking the words of Consecration at Mass or the words of Absolution in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Others embrace the charism of their ordination and are used by God in a multitude of other ways, through their preaching, their holy living, and their words of counsel offered to their flock. Seek out these holy priests. Listen to them and allow the Lord to guide you through them. For in listening to the voice of God, spoken through them, you will be blessed with an abundance of Mercy (See Diary #968).
Ponder today, with all charity, the priests that God has placed in your life. It may be your own parish priest, or a priest speaking through the written word, or a priest speaking through some other form of modern communication. God will point you to His holy priests and will speak to you directly through them. Listen to them, for in hearing their words you will be hearing the words of the Mercy of God.
The Mercy of the Ministry of Priests
The Mercy of the Ministry of Priests
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales
This reminded me that even St John Paul II went to confession every day.
It also encouraged me to give a thank you to Fr. Michael M Gaitley. His book on the consecration to Mary, and his book on Therese's little way are HUGE in my spiritual life. His book on consoling Jesus is awesome too. There is a meditation in that book that broke a dam inside my soul and let some wellsprings flow again. Holy priests are AWESOME!!
It also encouraged me to give a thank you to Fr. Michael M Gaitley. His book on the consecration to Mary, and his book on Therese's little way are HUGE in my spiritual life. His book on consoling Jesus is awesome too. There is a meditation in that book that broke a dam inside my soul and let some wellsprings flow again. Holy priests are AWESOME!!
Domine Non Sum Dignus!
Holiness is not for wimps and the cross is not negotiable, sweetheart, it's a requirement.
~ Mother Angelica
Holiness is not for wimps and the cross is not negotiable, sweetheart, it's a requirement.
~ Mother Angelica