The Thomistic Institute Trinity, Christology, and the Priesthood | Father Dominic Legge, O.P.
Jun 7, 2023
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Start From The Divine Missions
- Father Dominic Legge begins the inquiry into priesthood from the divine missions rather than the sacrament alone.
- He argues the Father's sending of the Son and the Spirit's indwelling grounds both common and ministerial priesthood.
Baptism Configures Believers To Christ
- Baptism configures believers to Christ by the Holy Spirit, making them adopted sons and members of Christ's body.
- The Catechism thus identifies baptism as giving a share in the common priesthood of all believers.
Priesthood Rooted In Christ's Anointing
- Aquinas emphasizes a pneumatological basis: Christ is priest because his humanity is anointed with the Holy Spirit in fullness.
- From Christ's spirit-filled humanity every grace flows to the faithful as mediation.