Article Tools
- Text Size
- Add a comment (
- Print-Friendly
- Email this article
priest\prest\n: one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion esp. as a mediatory agent between man and God; specif: an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman ranking below a bishop and above a deacon.
As carefully worded as this definition is, it only begins to hint at the full calling and identity of a priest. In fact, we might just skim over these words and file them in the back of our minds, preferring instead the image of our local pastor, or a beloved priest from our childhood, as a better definition of what a priest is supposed to be.
But if we look at this definition more closely, we will find a phrase that sounds technical but has awe-inspiring ramifications: A priest is a mediatory agent between God and humanity! Imagine the responsibility of such a role! Imagine what it must be like to know that your calling in life is to act as a bridge between God and his people. Every time you consecrate the bread and wine at Mass, you are bringing…
The full article is available to subscribers only
Access all articles, daily meditations and readings, as well as special resources, by becoming a subscriber. View subscription options.
Special Offer: Two week free web-only trial subscription. Sign up now.
Existing Print & Web-Only Subscribers: Login for full access.
