On Wednesday, Michael Jr. had his first non-family vistor: Fr. Michael.
Michael Jr. was on his very best behavior for our pastor, and was as calm as could be when he was being held.
Michael (Daddy Michael--I have to clarify because between Fr. Michael, Michael and Baby Michael, my mom and I were pretty outnumbered with people who celebrate their feast day on September 29th)...Michael reminded us of a beautiful and profound truth:
By virtue of his ministerial priesthood, and his ability to communicate the sacraments, which give Christians supernatural life and configure them more perfectly to Christ, priests are "fathers" to us in the real sense of the word "Father." In that regard, people like Fr. Peter and Fr. Michael are even more of a Father to Baby Michael than Daddy Michael is, because Michael gave natural to Baby Michael, but priests give supernatural, eternal life.
What a gift the priesthood is to us!! A great reminder to pray in thanksgiving for the men who have been called and live their calling faithfully.
3 comments:
Aw!
Great post!
Wow...three Michaels! :) That could get confusing. hahaha...
That is an awesome reflection on fatherhood and priesthood -- I've never heard it put that way before!
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