"Priestly ordination is administered as a means of salvation, not for an individual man, but rather for the whole Church." -St. Thomas Aquinas
Holy Orders is a sacrament of service in which the man who is ordained receives a gift of the Holy Spirit that gives him a sacred authority that is conferred upon him by Christ through the bishop. CCC #1538
Thinking about becoming a priest, deacon, brother, nun, sister, or consecrated religious? Called is a monthly small group for vocational discernment on the first Monday of each month.
Lord, you call us all by name to follow your path. You always bless your Church and guide your followers to become leaders who think of others before themselves. Mold us in the image of your Son, to respond to your call as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons, and Lay servants of the Gospel. Embolden us all to grow in knowing you, and allow this knowledge to open our hearts, minds, and souls to your enduring call. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.