Watching a man say yes to the call of the priesthood is always stirring. It is all the more so in a diocese plagued by uncertainty and in which personal piety and reverence are discouraged or outright sneered at.
Just “Yes”. Thank you Sarah for giving us words of encouragement during these weeks of ordination for our wonderful seminarians. In spite of the differences we have with our current Bishop, we need to focus on the importance of these young men dedicating their lives to ministry.
As a Christian whose not a Catholic, I'm encouraged that you, and others in the Catholic Church recognize the importance of following Christ with reverent faithfulness. Our Lord, as scripture has pronounced, is the same today as yesterday. Though our understanding is hopefully growing daily it's an understanding that should be drawing us to the creator who spoke all things into being and lovingly want's us to know him as he is, not the fallen world's 'devil may care, do whatever' version that follows those who should be seeking to live for and glorify Him instead of a false god who doesn't encourage a Holy People but a 'do whatever the current thing is' people. Heaven is for those who love God and want to experience the joy of His love and truth for eternity. God's Truth is eternal.
Just “Yes”. Thank you Sarah for giving us words of encouragement during these weeks of ordination for our wonderful seminarians. In spite of the differences we have with our current Bishop, we need to focus on the importance of these young men dedicating their lives to ministry.
As a Christian whose not a Catholic, I'm encouraged that you, and others in the Catholic Church recognize the importance of following Christ with reverent faithfulness. Our Lord, as scripture has pronounced, is the same today as yesterday. Though our understanding is hopefully growing daily it's an understanding that should be drawing us to the creator who spoke all things into being and lovingly want's us to know him as he is, not the fallen world's 'devil may care, do whatever' version that follows those who should be seeking to live for and glorify Him instead of a false god who doesn't encourage a Holy People but a 'do whatever the current thing is' people. Heaven is for those who love God and want to experience the joy of His love and truth for eternity. God's Truth is eternal.