The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 212: In Persona Christi (2025)
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Jul 31, 2025 Explore the dual nature of priesthood with insights into the common and ministerial roles within the Church. Understand how priests serve as representatives of Christ, navigating the complexities of spiritual leadership. The discussion highlights the profound responsibilities they hold and their impact on the community, examining the balance between nurturing guidance and human imperfection. Delve into contemporary implications of priesthood in terms of service, authority, and the connections to masculinity in today's society.
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Ministerial Priesthood Serves All
- The ministerial priesthood serves the common priesthood by helping unfold baptismal grace for all Christians.
- Priests act in the person of Christ the Head, serving rather than dominating.
Distinct Roles of Two Priesthoods
- The common priesthood is exercised through baptismal grace lived out in faith, hope, and charity.
- The ministerial priesthood, while ordered to the common priesthood, differs essentially and serves to build up the Church through holy orders.
Priest Acts in Persona Christi Capitis
- The ministerial priesthood is transmitted by the sacrament of holy orders, representing Christ himself as head and shepherd.
- The priest acts in persona Christi capitis, meaning in the person of Christ the Head.
