Vatican II In A Year Day 70: LG 28: Priests need preach
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Mar 11, 2025 A focused look at Lumen Gentium 28 and what it says about priests' sacramental role and preaching. Short takes on authentic preaching, meditation, and priestly life. Differences between diocesan and religious clergy are highlighted. Discussion of fraternity, pastoral outreach, and coordinated ministry in a connected world.
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Priestly Ministry Centers On Preaching And Eucharist
- Priests are consecrated in the image of Christ the High Priest to preach, celebrate the Eucharist, and shepherd the faithful.
- Fr. Matthew emphasizes preaching and Eucharist as pinnacle acts performed in persona Christi, requiring authentic belief and meditation on God's law.
Preach What You Truly Believe
- Priests must internalize and believe what they teach so their preaching carries authentic spiritual authority.
- Fr. Matthew warns against preaching for personal gain or attention and recommends meditation and lived example.
Priests Are Co workers With Their Bishop
- Priests constitute one priesthood with their bishop yet remain distinct in duties, serving as the bishop's collaborators and instruments.
- The paragraph stresses trust, obedience to the bishop, and the bishop treating priests as co-workers and sons.