The Priesthood
"The Priesthood" is a series of programs by H.M. Television that will help you understand better the greatness of the ministry entrusted by God to certain men that He himself has chosen to prolong his mission in the world.
"The same Lord, however, has established ministers among his faithful to unite them together in one body […] These ministers in the society of the faithful are able by the sacred power of orders to offer sacrifice and to forgive sins, and they perform their priestly office publicly for men in the name of Christ. Therefore, having sent the apostles just as he himself been sent by the Father, Christ, through the apostles themselves, made their successors, the bishops, sharers in his consecration and mission" (Presbyterorum Ordinis, 2).
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Perhaps we understand a bit about the importance of prayer. Yet can we truly consider ourselves Christ’s friends? Father Luuk Jansen reveals the simplicity of his own friendship with Christ and thus, spurs us on to make a greater effort to grow in intimacy with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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“Come, follow Me.” (Mt. 19:21) Jesus calls and man is free to respond to this loving invitation. How do I know if God is calling me? In this episode of The Priesthood, Father Luuk Jansen shows us the importance of truly knowing Jesus Christ so that we may perceive His call in our hearts.
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A common question: Why do priests and religious make a vow of chastity? Fr. Luuk Jansen highlights the importance of this complete self-giving to God and the Church. From his personal experience we discover this important truth: The more we truly give ourselves to God, the more we receive from Him.
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In this episode, Fr. Shane speaks about the priest's relationship with Mary, Mother of Priests. Just as she comforted Jesus on the way to Calvary, she also sustains and comforts all priests.
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Fr. Shane speaks about the sacrament of confession. The Priest is called to be an image of the Merciful Christ, who did not turn sinners away, but who invited them to sincere reconciliation and conversion.
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In this episode, Fr. Shane speaks to us about celibacy. It is a yes to God. It is a giving of oneself totally to God, together with other men who have also been called to follow Christ.
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