^{Sermon From The
10th Sunday after Pentecost 2012
✟Father Violette}
The Sacrament of Holy Orders provides an increase of Sanctifying Grace as well as a special sacramental grace which aids the priest to live according to the dignity of his vocation.

The words of the liturgy chosen by the Church always perfectly reflect the intention we should possess for each day of the year.  As viatores, or wayfarers on the road to Heaven, Our Lord gives us constant assistance to bring us to our destination.  After a child receives baptism, he has all the infused virtues with the grace given to his soul.  However, if we do not put the virtues and gifts we have received into practice, they will remain forever dormant within us.  The Gospel instructs us in the importance of examining our conscience.  Our Lord desires us to practice the external good works of the pharisee while maintaining the humility of the publican.
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