“Those who are ordained are placed at the head of the community. Yes, they are at the head, but for Jesus this means placing their authority at the service of the community. … whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be your slave..... Pope Francis emphasised that “impassioned love for the Church” is a characteristic that always derives from this sacramental union with Christ..... Finally, the Pope cited the words of St. Paul to Timothy when he advised him not to neglect, but rather always to revive the gift given to him. “When the ministry is not nurtured by prayer, by listening to the Word of God, with the daily celebration of the Eucharist, and also with regular confession, the authentic sense of ones own service is inevitably lost from view, along with the joy that comes from profound communion with Jesus. ....“Access to the priesthood cannot be sold. This is an initiative the Lord takes. The Lord calls”, he added.... “cherish this invitation and pray so that it might grow and bear fruit in all the Church”..
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