Tag: priesthood

Seventy-one years ago, on Sept. 21, 1953, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.

For the past 11 years, the archbishop “shared his life” for the spiritual nourishment and pastoral care of his flock

I pray that all of us together—whether ordained, consecrated, or lay, may grow in our common priesthood and become truly configured

Do not be afraid or ashamed of your tears. We are not just royal priests prohibited from showing emotions in public

He urges a daily devotion to Jesus to foster an intimate relationship with His word, which is crucial for interceding on behalf of others

The Irish nun acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are dejected by challenges confronting them and their ministry.

Oftentimes, according to him, most people think that “the least, the last, and the lost are outside our circles”.

It failed to account for the basic calling of the Church to be the salt of the earth, to engage the world, to transform the world

Quite a tough challenge for seminary formation in the Philippines of our times which needs to produce real “servant leaders”

The public back-and-forth over the cardinals’ dubia and the pope’s response comes just two days before the start of the Synod