tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247335427293981935.post3514273473092989266..comments2023-02-26T12:37:00.769+00:00Comments on St Ann's Parish Blog, Banstead: The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus . . .St Ann's Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07873653335217251032noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247335427293981935.post-43071428487235789722009-06-20T11:44:01.150+01:002009-06-20T11:44:01.150+01:00Flick,
Thank you. The words are of course those o...Flick,<br /><br />Thank you. The words are of course those of the Holy Father. <br /> <br />From my understanding 'diluted' priestly ministry refers to the fact that whilst the laity have a very important role in the Church and the parish, the priest is essential for the pastoral care of the parish which includes the adminstration of the Sacraments (Confession and Anointing of the Sick. <br /><br />It is very important that the laity do take an active part in parish life thereby supporting the priest and enabling him to devote more time to his 'priestly' duties. That is why I am so very grateful for the countless ways in which so many people take an active part in the parish.St Ann's Parishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873653335217251032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247335427293981935.post-28277113507945405932009-06-19T20:21:39.024+01:002009-06-19T20:21:39.024+01:00I was interested by the phrase 'diluted' p...I was interested by the phrase 'diluted' priestly ministry. I understand the end of that statement that without priests there would be no sacramental ministry-but diluting and by whom? Does it just mean the lessening of numbers of priests? Can you enlighten me further Fr Miceal please. <br /><br />St Anns has such a history of vocations to the priesthood and it was most fitting that one of the bidding prayers at Mass this morning was for Fr Sean and Fr Stephen. We need more priests and may there be many more vocations from St Anns. I believe at one time there was a parishioner who devoted his (her?) prayers<br />petitioning for just that.Flick Saundersnoreply@blogger.com