March 28, 2024 (Holy Thursday)

Highlights:

• Priests are established for serving the people and administering the sacraments.
• Priesthood is a calling received from Jesus Christ, often whispered first by the Blessed Mother.
• The calling to priesthood is not immediate but offered repeatedly, requiring the individual to listen.
• Priests are meant to be suffering servants, like Jesus, and have a unique insight into the human heart.
• Priests are called to cleanse the 'dirtiest' part of a person, which in modern times refers to internal struggles.
• The Holy Eucharist is where the priest calls down the Holy Spirit, making Jesus Christ present under the appearance of bread and wine.
• Priests remind people of their dignity and worth as daughters and sons of Jesus Christ.
• Fr. Raymond reflects on his own journey to priesthood, overcoming self-doubt and obstacles.
• The Eucharist and other sacraments are essential for spiritual cleansing and cannot exist without priests.
• Fr Raymond urges listeners to pray for priests and for openness to God's plan for their lives.

Next Steps

Remember to pray for your local priests and stay open to what God has in store for you.