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Francis urges priests become faithful over time of ‘ecclesial purification’

Francis urges priests become faithful over time of ‘ecclesial purification’

Vatican City, Aug 4, 2019 / 03:28 am MT (CNA) .- Pope Francis published a letter to encourage all priests to remain steadfast and prayerful during this time of purification after revelations of abuse by some priests, so that there may be a renewal of holiness in the priesthood sunday.

That we remain faithful to God’s will, these present times of ecclesial purification will make us more joyful and humble, and prove, in the not distant future, very fruitful,” the pope wrote in a letter published Aug. 4“ I am convinced that, to the extent.

Motivating priests to reread the chapter that is 16th of, he said, “let us maybe not develop frustrated! The father is purifying their Bride and transforming most of us to himself. He could be permitting us be placed to your test to make us understand that without him our company is merely dirt. Continue reading Francis urges priests become faithful over time of ‘ecclesial purification’