✠ What did Modernism do to the Catholic priesthood?
Christ instituted the Catholic priesthood to continue His saving work on earth. A priest is not merely a leader or public speaker. He is Alter Christus—another Christ—ordained to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, forgive sins, preach the Gospel in its fullness, and sanctify souls through the sacraments.
In this short catechetical lesson, we examine the Church’s traditional teaching on the priesthood and the warnings of Pope St. Pius X regarding Modernism. Drawing from the perennial teaching of the Catholic Church, this video explains why the priesthood is a supernatural vocation entrusted by Christ Himself.
May this lesson deepen your love for the Catholic priesthood, strengthen your appreciation for faithful priests, and encourage you to pray for holy shepherds who courageously proclaim the truth.
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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VchbcpccqY
