Ten priestly ordinations will take place in Paris on Saturday. Written by Father Francois Pothez, Parish Priest of Saint-Philippe-du-Roul, the work: Joy of the grave. To be a priest today (Éditions Mame) sheds light on the meaning of this title. The 67-year-old author, who says he had “God’s Will” At age 11, he was first a naval officer before entering the Saint-Jean Brothers at age 34. Written in the form of letters, he delivers to a young priest whom he had accompanied during his training a moving testimony of faith that combines spiritual heights and very carnal mysteries.
LE FIGARO. – Your book is addressed to a young priest. What is the mission of the priest today?
Father Francois POTEZ. – A priest is a person who dedicates his whole life, in all dimensions of his being, to witnessing the love of Christ and God. He is accused of being somehow an extension of Christ as the face and instrument of God’s mercy. The craziness of this case is that it…
Source: Le Figaro
