St Teresa of Avila once said:
“Christ has no body now but yours no hands, no feet on earth but yours.”
That sums up the calling of priests, to be at all times,
another Christ – ‘ alter Christus’.
Priesthood is demanding - to quote the late Cardinal Hume,
no one can ever be truly worthy to be a priest.
But the good news is that priesthood is not a human decision.
It’s a calling from God, who gives His strength and grace
to those who serve him.
No priest can act fully for Christ without being sustained by
his own prayer-relationship with God,
rooted in sacrament and scripture.
A Priest: today’s shepherd and fisherman - teaching,
sanctifying and guiding the People of God
through a life of ministerial service and leadership.
Maybe you are being called?
Whether you're exploring your calling
or just want more information about the priesthood,
find out more at www.ukpriest.org
- the offical website for diocesan priesthood in England and Wales
Every year, on the feast of
The Sacred heart of Jesus,
the Church celebrates the World Day of prayer for priests.
