Simon Peter, Do You Love Me? | St. Pius X on Holy Priests

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“Simon Peter, do you love Me?” On the feast of Pope St. Pius X, this short Catholic homily reflects upon Christ’s question to St. Peter, the sanctification of priests, and the urgent responsibility of the faithful to pray for the priesthood. The sanctity of priests occupied a central place in the heart of St. Pius X. On the fiftieth anniversary of his priestly ordination in 1908, he issued the apostolic exhortation Haerent Animo, calling priests to become what their divine vocation demands: men crucified to the world, ministers of God, and shepherds who seek heavenly things while leading souls toward them. “Sanctity alone makes us what our divine vocation demands.” Priestly holiness is not optional. The sanctification of the Church and the salvation of countless souls depend upon priests who live lives of prayer, sacrifice, purity, truth, patience, charity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ. The priesthood has endured tremendous attacks from both within the Church and from a godless culture. Poor formation, scandal, discouragement, temptation, and contempt for the sacred character of Holy Orders have wounded priests and damaged the faithful’s understanding of their vocation. This is not the time to pray less for priests. It is the time to pray more—especially for faithful priests, who may be subjected to the fiercest spiritual attacks precisely because of the good they accomplish. As we approach Holy Communion, Christ directs the same question to St. Peter, his successors, his priests, and each one of us: “Do you love Me?” May St. Pius X intercede for the sanctification and perseverance of priests, bishops, seminarians, and religious throughout the world. St. Pius X, pray for us! Mary, Mother of Priests, pray for us! 00:00 “Simon Peter, Do You Love Me?” 00:24 Feast of St. Pius X 00:42 St. Pius X and the Sanctification of Priests 01:15 Haerent Animo on Priestly Holiness 01:46 “Sanctity Alone Makes Us What Our Vocation Demands” 02:11 The Mission of a Holy Priest 02:41 Attacks Against the Priesthood 03:20 The Priesthood Dragged Through the Mud 03:36 Why We Must Pray More for Priests 04:01 St. Pius X, Protector of the Priesthood 04:11 Christ’s Question to St. Peter 04:26 Conclusion For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #Catholic #Homily #StPiusX #TraditionalCatholic #Priesthood #PrayForPriests #LatinMass #CatholicChurch #Sanctification #FeastDay 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Holiness