Dei verbum
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1 6, 25 | careful study, especially the priests of Christ and others, such
Lumen gentium
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2 2, 10 | new people "a kingdom and priests to God the Father".101 The
3 2, 11 | sick and the prayer of her priests the whole Church commends
4 3, 20 | with their helpers, the priests and deacons, have taken
5 3, 20 | as teachers for doctrine, priests for sacred worship, and
6 3, 21 | bishops, therefore, for whom priests are assistants, Our Lord
7 3, 21 | the gathering of His high priests,17* but above all through
8 3, 28 | have been called bishops, priests and deacons.63* Priests,
9 3, 28 | priests and deacons.63* Priests, although they do not possess
10 3, 28 | worship, so that they are true priests of the New Testament.66*
11 3, 28 | what they have taught.71*~Priests, prudent cooperators with
12 3, 28 | priesthood and mission, let priests sincerely look upon the
13 3, 28 | let the bishop regard his priests as his co-workers and as
14 3, 28 | servants but friends.185 All priests, both diocesan and religious,
15 3, 28 | this body of bishops and priests, and serve the good of the
16 3, 28 | ordination and mission, all priests are bound together in intimate
17 3, 28 | the more necessary that priests, by combined effort and
18 3, 29 | bishop and his group of priests they serve in the diaconate
19 5, 41 | pattern for their flock.224~Priests, who resemble bishops to
20 5, 41 | do in emulation of those priests who often, down through
21 5, 41 | they are handling,8* these priests, in their apostolic labors,
22 5, 41 | entire Church of God. All priests, and especially those who
23 5, 41 | who are called "diocesan priests," due to the special title
Sacrosanctum concilium
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24 1, 7 | through the ministry of priests, who formerly offered himself
25 1, 18 | 18. Priests, both secular and religious,
26 1, 41 | surrounded by his college of priests and by his ministers 35.~
27 2, 57 | do not require that all priests available should celebrate
28 2, 57 | celebrated at any kind of priests' meetings, whether the priests
29 2, 57 | priests' meetings, whether the priests be secular clergy or religious.~
30 4, 84 | is rightly performed by priests and others who are deputed
31 4, 86 | 86. Priests who are engaged in the sacred
32 4, 87 | circumstances, whether by priests or by other members of the
33 4, 90 | personal prayer. And therefore priests and all others who take
34 4, 99 | office in choir, especially priests who live together or who
35 4, 100 | office, either with the priests, or among themselves, or
36 7, 127 | person or through suitable priests who are gifted with a knowledge
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37 4, 43 | of the earthly city; from priests they may look for spiritual
38 4, 43 | should, together with their priests, so preach the news of Christ
39 4, 43 | than ever necessary that priests, with joint concern and
40 5, 52 | of births.~It devolves on priests duly trained about family
41 6, 62 | greatly aid the formation of priests, who will be able to present
Gravissimum educationis
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42 0 | especially by the ministry of priests and laymen who give them
43 0 | Catholic auspices in which priests, religious and laity, carefully
44 0 | professing its gratitude to priests, Religious men and women,
Ad gentes
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45 1, 5 | bishops, assisted by the priests, together with the successor
46 2, 14 | not only by catechists or priests, but by the entire community
47 2, 15 | these are the offices of priests, of deacons, and of catechists,
48 2, 16 | in the order of bishops, priests, and deacons, serving their
49 2, 16 | administration. ~Moreover, suitable priests should be chosen, after
50 3, 19 | still insufficient) of local priests, Religious, and lay men,
51 3, 19 | with his own college of priests, being more and more imbued
52 3, 19 | from a very serious lack of priests and of material support.
53 3, 20 | have introduced.~The local priests in the young churches should
54 3, 20 | with them one college of priests, united under the authority
55 3, 20 | on the Life and Work of Priests, should be religiously observed.~
56 4, 23 | autochthonous or be they foreigners: priests, Religious, or laymen. Sent
57 4, 26 | Therefore, all missionaries - priests, Brothers, Sisters, and
58 6, 38 | day to day, and diocesan priests have expressed the wish
59 6, 38 | the very serious dearth of priests which is hindering the evangelization
60 6, 38 | send some of their better priests, who offer themselves for
61 6, 38 | evangelization of the nations some priests from among the diocesan
62 6, 39 | 39. Priests personally represent Christ,
63 6, 39 | their pastoral activities, priests should stir up and preserve
64 6, 39 | heralds of the Gospel. Let priests teach the faithful to pray
65 6, 39 | may be formed in future priests. ~
Presbyterorum ordinis
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66 Pref, 1 | excellence of the order of priests in the Church has already
67 Pref, 1 | treat of the subject of priests at greater length and with
68 Pref, 1 | said here applies to all priests, especially those devoted
69 Pref, 1 | adaptations being made for priests who are religious. Priests
70 Pref, 1 | priests who are religious. Priests by sacred ordination and
71 1, 2 | lesser degree indeed, to the priests.8 Established in the order
72 1, 2 | apostolic mission entrusted to priests by Christ.9~The office of
73 1, 2 | by Christ.9~The office of priests, since it is connected with
74 1, 2 | special sacrament; through it priests, by the anointing of the
75 1, 2 | the apostles, God gives priests a special grace to be ministers
76 1, 2 | Through the ministry of the priests, the spiritual sacrifice
77 1, 2 | comes.12 The ministry of priests is directed to this goal
78 1, 2 | purpose, therefore, which priests pursue in their ministry
79 1, 2 | their whole lives. Hence, priests, while engaging in prayer
80 1, 3 | 3. Priests, who are taken from among
81 1, 3 | that he might save all.17 Priests of the New Testament, by
82 2 | CHAPTER II The Ministry of Priests~
83 2 | SECTION I Priests' Functions~
84 2, 4 | they expect this from their priests.2 Since no one can be saved
85 2, 4 | does not first believe,3 priests, as co-workers with their
86 2, 4(4) | bishops also applies to priests inasmuch as they are cooperators
87 2, 4 | To all men, therefore, priests are debtors that the truth
88 2, 4(5) | Apostolorum II, 26, 7: "(Priests) are teachers of sacred
89 2, 4(5) | preface of the ordination of priests: "By this providence, Lord,
90 2, 4(5) | preface to the ordination of priests: "Teacher of peoples and
91 2, 5 | bishop, God consecrates priests, that being made sharers
92 2, 5 | early days of the Church, priests by various titles are bound
93 2, 5 | of the congregation. So priests must instruct their people
94 2, 5 | more and more each day. Priests likewise must instruct their
95 2, 5 | our Lord Jesus Christ.17~Priests themselves extend to the
96 2, 5 | members of his Body.19 Let priests take care so to foster a
97 2, 6 | share of his authority, priests, in the name of the bishop,
98 2, 6 | building up of the Church, priests must treat all with exceptional
99 2, 6 | doctrine" (2 Tim 4:2).24~Priests therefore, as educators
100 2, 6 | maturity.26 In furthering this, priests should help men to see what
101 2, 6 | obligations toward all men, priests have a special obligation
102 2, 6 | that is often difficult. Priests should remember that all
103 2, 6 | Finally, and above all, priests must be solicitous for the
104 2, 6 | the Christian community, priests are never to put themselves
105 2 | SECTION 2 Priests' Relationships with Others ~
106 2, 7 | 7. All priests, in union with bishops,
107 2, 7 | Spirit which is given to priests in Holy Orders, bishops
108 2, 7 | ministry, bishops should regard priests as their brothers and friends38
109 2, 7 | for the sanctity of their priests.39 Therefore, they should
110 2, 7 | continual formation of their priests.40 They should gladly listen
111 2, 7 | should gladly listen to their priests, indeed consult them and
112 2, 7(41) | is evident, this synod of priests forms the pastoral consilium
113 2, 7(41) | pastoral work. Concerning priests as counselors of the bishops,
114 2, 7(41) | Against Celsus, 3, 30: "Priests are counselors or 'bouleytai'" (
115 2, 7 | law-a body or senate42 of priests representing all the priests.
116 2, 7 | priests representing all the priests. This representative body
117 2, 7 | administration of the diocese.~Priests, never losing sight of the
118 2, 7 | ministry which is conferred on priests both through the Sacrament
119 2, 7 | mission.44~This union of priests with their bishops is all
120 2, 7 | joining forces with other priests under the direction of the
121 2, 8 | 8. Priests by virtue of their ordination
122 2, 8 | In individual dioceses, priests form one priesthood under
123 2, 8 | own bishop. Even though priests are assigned to different
124 2, 8 | priestly ministry for men. All priests are sent as co-workers in
125 2, 8 | very important that all priests, whether diocesan or religious,
126 2, 8 | in the liturgy when the priests present at an ordination
127 2, 8 | is united with his fellow priests in a bond of charity, prayer
128 2, 8 | sent by the Father.46~Older priests, therefore, should receive
129 2, 8 | should receive younger priests as true brothers and help
130 2, 8 | the mentality of younger priests, even though it be different
131 2, 8 | By the same token, young priests should respect the age and
132 2, 8 | In a fraternal spirit, priests should extend hospitality,47
133 2, 8 | And further, in order that priests may find mutual assistance
134 2, 8 | life be encouraged among priests. This, however, may take
135 2, 8 | service to the whole order of priests.~Finally, by reason of the
136 2, 8 | communion in the priesthood, priests should realize that they
137 2, 8 | special manner toward those priests who labor under certain
138 2, 9 | 9. Though priests of the New Testament, in
139 2, 9 | grace of God's call.50 For priests are brothers among brothers51
140 2, 9 | required of everyone.52~Priests, therefore, must take the
141 2, 9 | redemption for many" (Mt 20:28). Priests must sincerely acknowledge
142 2, 9 | see if they be of God,54 priests should uncover with a sense
143 2, 9 | own initiative.55~Finally priests have been placed in the
144 2, 9 | their obligations to their priests, and with filial love they
145 2, 9 | they should help their priests by prayer and work insofar
146 2, 9 | as possible so that their priests might more readily overcome
147 2 | SECTION 3 The Distribution of Priests, and Vocations to the Priesthood ~
148 2, 10 | The spiritual gift which priests receive at their ordination
149 2, 10 | of Christ, in which all priests really share, is necessarily
150 2, 10 | person of Melchisedech.59 Let priests remember, therefore, that
151 2, 10 | intimate concern. Hence, priests of such dioceses as are
152 2, 10 | a better distribution of priests be brought about but there
153 2, 10 | saving the right of bishops, priests may be trained and incardinated
154 2, 10 | good of the whole Church.~Priests should not be sent singly
155 2, 10 | quite advantageous if those priests who go to work in a nation
156 2, 11 | his blood62 would have its priests to the end of time, and
157 2, 11 | have a sufficient number of priests to carry out her divine
158 2, 11 | therefore, it is the duty of priests, by the ministry of the
159 2, 11 | should be carefully noted by priests.66~Works favoring vocations,
160 2, 11 | to the consideration of priests.67 In sermons, in catechetical
161 2, 11 | instructions, and written articles, priests should set forth the needs
162 3 | CHAPTER III The Life of Priests~
163 3 | SECTION 1 The Vocation of Priests to the Life of Perfection ~
164 3, 12 | 12. Priests are made in the likeness
165 3, 12 | Father is perfect" (Mt 5:48). Priests are bound, however, to acquire
166 3, 12 | glory.4 In like fashion, priests consecrated by the anointing
167 3, 12 | bishop and their fellow priests, they are directed to perfection
168 3, 12 | Holiness does much for priests in carrying on a fruitful
169 3, 12 | today, strongly urges all priests that they strive always
170 3, 13 | 13. Priests who perform their duties
171 3, 13 | is revealed in Christ.~Priests act especially in the person
172 3, 13 | Eucharistic Sacrifice, in which priests fulfill their greatest task,
173 3, 13(13)| Pontifical on the ordination of priests.~
174 3, 13 | the Church.15 Thus when priests join in the act of Christ
175 3, 13 | following the example of priests who, even in our own day,
176 3, 14 | dissipating their energy. Priests, too, involved and constrained
177 3, 14 | necessary coordination. Priests can arrive at this only
178 3, 14 | the unity of their lives. Priests, then, can achieve this
179 3, 14 | This cannot be done unless priests through prayer continue
180 3, 14 | life in a concrete way, let priests examine all their works
181 3, 14 | Pastoral charity requires that priests avoid operating in a vacuum25
182 3, 14 | their bishops and brother priests. If this be their program,
183 3, 14 | If this be their program, priests will find the coordination
184 3, 15 | Among the virtues that priests must possess for their sacred
185 3, 15 | charity, therefore, urges priests, as they operate in the
186 3, 15 | enthusiasm and courage, let priests propose new projects and
187 3, 15 | willing responsible obedience, priests conform themselves to Christ.
188 3, 16 | there are also married priests of highest merit. This holy
189 3, 16 | the Kingdom of Heaven,37 priests are consecrated to Christ
190 3, 16 | first was recommended to priests, later in the Latin Church
191 3, 16 | sacred synod also exhorts all priests who, in following the example
192 3, 16 | our times, to that extent priests should all the more humbly
193 3, 16 | holy synod asks not only priests but all the faithful that
194 3, 17 | another and with other men, priests are able to learn and appreciate
195 3, 17 | living in the world, let priests know how not to be of the
196 3, 17 | is of great importance to priests, because the mission of
197 3, 17 | harmful to their mission.~For priests who have the Lord as their "
198 3, 17 | should be administered by priests with the help of capable
199 3, 17 | needy.45 Those goods which priests and bishops receive for
200 3, 17 | appearance of business.~Priests, moreover, are invited to
201 3, 17 | living this form of life, priests can laudably reduce to practice
202 3, 17 | to evangelize the poor,53 priests, therefore, and also bishops,
203 3, 17 | followers of Christ, let priests set aside every appearance
204 3 | SECTION 3 Aids to the Life of Priests ~
205 3, 18 | grow in union with Christ, priests, besides the exercise of
206 3, 18 | for the sanctification of priests is obvious to all. The ministers
207 3, 18 | man's redemption.56 Let priests love and venerate with filial
208 3, 18 | which they freely choose, priests seek and fervently pray
209 3, 19 | and pastoral knowledge.) Priests are admonished by their
210 3, 19(57)| Pontifical On the Ordination of Priests.~
211 3, 19 | age, it is necessary for priests to know well the doctrines
212 3, 19 | progressed in our times, priests are urged to suitably and
213 3, 19 | contemporaries.~Therefore, let priests more readily study and effectively
214 3, 19 | see to it that all their priests at established intervals,
215 3, 19 | clerics, that the rest of the priests and the faithful will be
216 3, 20 | equitable remuneration for priests.) As those dedicated to
217 3, 20 | office entrusted to them, priests deserve to receive an equitable
218 3, 20 | equitable remuneration of the priests would not be provided otherwise,
219 3, 20 | honorable and worthy life of the priests. The bishops, however, should
220 3, 20 | such that it will permit priests each year to take a suitable
221 3, 20 | bishops should see that their priests are able to have.~Special
222 3, 21 | of social assistance for priests.) We should always keep
223 3, 21 | administers with the help of priests and, when useful, of laymen
224 3, 21 | the necessary support of priests who suffer from sickness,
225 3, 21 | conditions or old age. Let priests share in this established
226 End, 22 | overlook the difficulties which priests experience in the circumstances
227 End, 22 | adaptations in the ministry of priests.~Priests should remember
228 End, 22 | the ministry of priests.~Priests should remember that in
229 End, 22 | associated with them. For all priests cooperate in carrying out
230 End, 22(4) | Pontifical, on the ordination of priests. ~
231 End, 22 | spirit in the hearts of many priests and faithful. Concerning
232 End, 22 | gives fervent thanks to the priests of the entire world. "Now
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233 Intro, 1 | Besides, in many places where priests are very few or, in some
234 3, 10 | parish in union with their priests,2 bringing to the Church
235 4, 17 | can to take the place of priests, risking their freedom and
236 4, 21 | held in highest esteem by priests, Religious, and laity and
237 5, 25 | pastors of parishes, and other priests of both branches of the
238 5, 25 | should be taken to select priests who are capable of promoting
239 5, 25 | dialogue with the laity, these priests should carefully investigate
240 6, 30 | members of the people of God. Priests should focus their attention
Optatam totius
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241 | extent on the ministry of its priests. It proclaims the extreme
242 | formation is necessary for all priests, diocesan and religious
243 2, 2 | accept a divine vocation. All priests especially are to manifest
244 3, 5 | themselves. Finally, all priests are to look on the seminary
245 3, 6 | if a deplorable lack of priests should exist, since God
246 4, 9 | charity and, once ordained priests, adhering to their own bishop
247 5, 18 | or universities so that priests may be trained at a higher
248 5, 18 | are not yet ordained as priests, is in no way to be neglected. ~
249 End | task of forming the future priests of Christ in the spirit
Perfectae caritatis
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250 0, 24 | 24. Priests and Christian educators
Dei verbum
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251 1, 6 | because of the small number of priests, are in danger of departing
252 1, 6 | that some of their own priests go to the above-mentioned
253 2, 15 | themselves consecrated as true priests of the New Testament, just
254 2, 16 | Bishops should always embrace priests with a special love since
255 2, 16 | They should regard the priests as sons and friends13 and
256 2, 16 | trusting familiarity with their priests they should strive to promote
257 2, 16 | material welfare of the priests so that the latter can live
258 2, 16 | special meetings in which priests might gather from time to
259 2, 16 | mercy bishops should pursue priests who are involved in any
260 2, 18 | pastoral care of parish priests or are quite cut off from
261 2, 23 | know well especially his priests, and also the religious
262 2, 23 | spiritual needs either through priests or parishes of that rite
263 2, 23 | language groups, either through priests or parishes of the same
264 2, 27 | with present day needs.~Priests and lay people who belong
265 2, 28 | place is held by diocesan priests who are incardinated or
266 2, 28 | sacred ministries among his priests, the bishop should possess
267 2, 28 | bishop and the diocesan priests should rest most especially
268 2, 28 | harmony of the will of the priests with that of their bishop
269 2, 28 | let the bishop call the priests into dialogue, especially
270 2, 28 | Furthermore all diocesan priests should be united among themselves
271 2, 29 | of the bishop are those priests who are charged with a pastoral
272 2, 29 | specific kind of activity. ~Priests assigned by the bishop to
273 2, 29 | valuable assistance. Those priests also who are engaged in
274 2, 30 | collaborate with other pastors and priests who exercise a pastoral
275 2, 30 | invite the assistance of priests who are experienced in various
276 2, 34 | 34. Religious priests are by consecration assumed
277 3, 43 | vicar a sufficient number of priests who are qualified for this
Unitatis redintegratio
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278 2, 10 | that future shepherds and priests should have mastered a theology
279 2, 10 | the formation which their priests have received.~Moreover,
Orientalium ecclesiarum
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280 4, 13 | fully restored. Therefore, priests validly confer this sacrament,
281 4, 14 | 14. All Eastern Rite priests, either in conjunction with
282 4, 14 | particular law are observed.15 Priests, also, of Latin Rite, in
283 4, 16 | without restriction given to priests of any rite by their own
Inter mirifica
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284 2, 15 | the needs just set forth, priests, religious and laymen who
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