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Reflection 268  
Based on the 1965 Vatican II document:
 
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HE MINISTRY AND LIFE OF PRIESTS, PRESBYTERORUM ORDINIS - 12

              

This article calls on all priests to be holy, and says "Although divine grace could use unworthy ministers to effect the work of salvation, yet for the most part God chooses, to show forth his wonders, those who are more open to the power and direction of the Holy Spirit, and who can by reason of their close union with Christ and their holiness of life say with St. Paul: "And yet I am alive; or rather, not I; it is Christ that lives in me"

Maybe the above could be re-written to say "yet for the most part God chooses wounded healers, who are usually more open to the Holy Spirit and to compassion for others"

Jesus, please help all priests be good