2nd Sunday after Easter 2013
The sacrament of Holy Orders was instituted by Jesus Christ so that His visible presence on Earth would be continued after His Ascension.  He desired that the graces that would bring us to Heaven would be poured out through His ordained ministers.  Through the priests He makes His Will known to the faithful and guides them on their journey.  The priest is called to live and act in imitation of Christ.  We should never stop thanking God for the truly good shepherds He has sent us.  Our good priests show us leadership in confusion, teach us the meaning of true charity, and we celebrate their perseverance in their holy vocations.
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