Priesthood is not a conveni... by Arthur Middleton, an American Politician

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“Priesthood is not a convenient, historically conditioned form of Church organisation, but is rooted in the Incarnation, in the priesthood and mission of Christ himself.”

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Arthur Middleton

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Name: Arthur Middleton

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jun 26, 1742

Date of Death: Jan 1, 1787

Profession: Politician

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Priesthood is not a convenient, historically conditioned form of Church organisation, but is rooted in the Incarnation, in the priesthood and mission of Christ himself.

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As priests uphold their people in prayer, so their people are to uphold them with prayer and love, for he cannot work without his people.

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Many people experience Gethsemane moments.

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The Incarnation is the medicine of the soul, undoing the Fall and bringing man to the Tree of Life, and the office of a priest is to administer this medicine in the sacraments.

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The task of a priest, in some respects, may be different today, but the principles upon which Herbert built his life as a priest are of universal application.

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