strategy
Developing holiness in priestly life
Synonyms:
Promoting sacerdotal sanctity Claim:
1. But the priesthood cannot in any way procure the full effects which are demanded by the needs of the present time unless the priests shine forth among the people with the marks of sanctity, as worthy "ministers of Christ," faithful "dispensers of the mysteries of God", "God's helpers," and ready for every noble work. It must be recalled that, even though the increasing needs of Christian society today more urgently demand personal holiness in priests, they are already obliged by the very nature of the high ministry confided to them by God to work unceasingly for their own sanctification always and everywhere. Since they are destined to promote the glory of God on earth and to cherish and increase the Mystical Body of Christ, they must be outstanding by the sanctity of their lives in order that through them the "fragrance of Christ" may be spread everywhere. (Papal Writings, Menti Nostrae, 23 September 1960). Broader:
PromotingDeveloping Narrower:
Being humbleLiving the MassImitating ChristDistrusting oneselfImmolating the willAvoiding familiarityPracticing celibacyExamining one's conscienceObeying religious authorityReceiving spiritual directionRenouncing earthly possessionsPractising religious devotionsUndertaking religious retreats Constrained by:
Omitting meditation Facilitates:
EvangelizingEnsuring competent priests Facilitated by:
PrayingMeditatingIncreasing individual responsibility Problems:
Heresy of external actionReferences:
Papal Writings: Menti Nostrae Subjects:
Life → Life Communication → Promotion
Religious Practice → Priesthood
Theology → Religious observance
Development → Development
Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
