
The Thomistic Institute The Priesthood in the Church Fathers, Aquinas, and Beyond | Father Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Jun 6, 2023
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Tradition Begins With Divine Sending
- Sacred tradition originates in the Trinitarian giving of the Son and Spirit and continues through the Church's sacramental life.
- The liturgy, especially the Eucharist, is the principal instrument by which tradition is handed on and lived.
Paul Links Eucharist And Gospel Tradition
- St. Paul presents the Eucharist as handed on tradition: "do this in remembrance of me."
- Holding fast to the preached gospel and practicing the commanded acts preserves salvation in hard times.
Fathers Showcase Unity In Ministerial Diversity
- The Fathers are privileged witnesses of living tradition and show diverse ministerial roles united in Christ's mediation.
- Their writings justify a sacramental approach to understanding priestly purpose and function.
