Holy Orders

The Lord has always called people to share his mission of service of the gospel.  The call to priesthood is born out of that invitation (of Jesus), to “come follow me and I will make you fishers of people” (Matt 4:19).  The one called to priestly ministry is the one whose very life is defined by that invitation, who sees their life tied up with the One who came that we “might have life, and have it in abundance” (John 10:10).  Because in truth, if this is where the Lord is calling you, then all I can say is that your heart will know no greater joy than in following.

Archbishop Dermot Farrell