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6. Feb. 2023 · The Catechism of the Catholic Church quotes Thomas Aquinas, who observed, “It is … Christ Jesus, whose sacred person his minister truly represents” (No. 1548). We may find no objective institution of priesthood, but it must be understood from Jesus’ command that his presence touches future ages.
Catechism of the Catholic Church. To Catechism home page. Two participations in the one priesthood of Christ. 1546 Christ, high priest and unique mediator, has made of the Church "a kingdom ...
4. Apr. 2024 · They are (1) human formation, (2) spiritual formation, (3) intellectual formation and (4) pastoral formation. It is on the basis of growth and personal depth in these areas that a candidate is evaluated for his suitability for ministry in the Catholic Church today. There is a certain danger in dividing these areas of formation, as it could give ...
21. Nov. 2011 · In this way, the bond between the priesthood and celibacy will more and more be seen as closely knit – as the mark of a heroic soul and the imperative call to unique and total love for Christ and his Church” (n. 25). I believe this invitation by Pope Paul to deepen our understanding of celibate priesthood in relation to the mystery of ...
“For years I have wanted an up-to-date and robustly biblical analysis of the priesthood that I could assign to seminarians. Fr. Lane’s The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations fills a major lacuna. It covers an impressively wide range of topics and incorporates fresh insights from recent exegesis in a faithful and illuminating way.”
11. Juli 2023 · St. Justin Martyr wrote that Christians “in every place offer sacrifices to [God], that is, the bread of the Eucharist and also the cup of the Eucharist.”. The Catholic Church has always understood the Mass to be a sacrifice, as did all Christians before Luther. Likewise, the Fathers were clear that it is only priests and bishops who offer ...
General Qualifications for Acceptance to the Priesthood. Baptized, confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic men with a desire to serve God and His people as a priest must possess the following general qualifications: Faith in, and love for, Christ and His Church. Good moral character. A high school diploma with favorable academic abilities.
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