4. THE PRIEST

Christ perpetuates himself in the priest and works through him.  The priest is appointed to proclaim the truth, communicate grace, and serve those who are receiving the heritage of salvation.  His only ambition is to dedicate himself wholly to the coming of the kingdom.  His reason for being is the salvation of people.  The goal of his vocation is holiness, his and that of others.

Holiness is a holocaust.  One acquires it by generosity of will, integrity of heart, assiduous meditation on the law of God, and the exact fulfillment of one's duties.

The priestly minister is fruitful only with the grace of God, which one obtains through prayer, adoration of Christ in the Eucharist, and an exemplary life.

Holiness must be complemented by knowledge, the guardian of faith and morals.

Priestly fatherhood brings forth heirs to the priesthood: he who helps provide the Church with a priest is a benefactor of humanity.