“Ordination season is upon us now and a new group of men are being ordained all over the country. Never forget how necessary priests are not just in the obvious and external ways but also in more hidden ways. . . .
“Surely we sanctify the faithful in a unique way through the celebration of the Sacraments and the proclamation of God’s Word. But another way we do this, a way perhaps more hidden and ordinary, is to pray for our people. The Church both commends us to pray for the faithful under our care and also commands it.”
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the duty and privilege of priests to prayer for their parishioners and others entrusted to their care.
To access Msgr. Pope’s complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Somebody is praying for you! Priests and the ministry of prayer (12 JUN 13)
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