The Vocation of a
Priest
A soldier had beaten up a priest until he was almost
unconscious, and while he kicked him he asked, “What can your Christ do for you
now?” The Priest replied, “He can still
give me the strength to forgive you”
The Scripture says, “Many are called, few are chosen.” Among
these few, the role of a priest is very much appreciated. He is chosen to
spread the goodness and witness to Christ. He is also called to be holy and
throw the radiant light of his holiness on the flock entrusted to him to heal,
forgive and to bless.
Being human like us, many a times a priest tends to neglect
his duties as he gets caught up in schools, technical institutions and social
work. He may lose sight of the spiritual needs of the people for which he is
ordained.
Let us keep our priests in our prayers that they may respond
to the strength and grace which God gives them.
Cl. Sachin Kadam SDB
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