Vatican II In A Year Day 291: PO 19: Priesthood includes continual formation
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Oct 18, 2025 Fr. Matthew explores the essential need for priests to engage in ongoing theological education drawn from Scripture and tradition. He highlights the importance of understanding human sciences for effective pastoral dialogue. Practical resources for continual formation, including courses and diocesan programs, are discussed to support priests in their development. The necessity for some priests to pursue in-depth theological studies for teaching and guiding Church doctrine is emphasized, ensuring they remain equipped to lead effectively.
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Keep Studying Sacred Sciences
- Priests must continue studying sacred scripture, the Church Fathers, magisterial documents, and good theologians throughout their ministry.
- Fr. Matthew P. Schneider warns ongoing study prevents stale, repeated homilies and keeps doctrine effective for the people of God.
Warning About Repeated Homilies
- Fr. Matthew recounts priests repeating the same homilies over years because of three-year lection cycles.
- He warns this leads parishioners to memorize homilies and makes preaching stale.
Blend Human Sciences With Theology
- Priests should learn contemporary human sciences (pedagogy, rhetoric, medicine) to engage modern questions and dialogue effectively.
- Fr. Matthew connects this wider knowledge to better evangelization and credible public moral engagement.