Everyone who is baptized and lives in the grace of Jesus Christ is called to holiness.  That is one of our greatest privileges.  In contrast to the world around us, our vision extends beyond death to the joy and glory which the Lord is prepared to share with us.

            One of the great mysteries of our life in Christ and in the Catholic Church is that Jesus calls some men and some women to help Him love and care for His people.  Priests have a special role in this and in the life of the Church and in the lives and hearts of God’s faithful.  It is a wonderful thing when young people can begin to grasp something of this mystery and open their hearts to the grace of God.

            During my years working with young men who may be called to the priesthood, I have learned that interaction with priests can be very helpful for them.  They see priests as models.  They learn that priests are normal people just as they are.  They see priests having fun.  And they see priests praying and loving the Lord and the people whom they serve.  They see a life worth living.

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