Pope John Paul II

POPE JOHN PAUL II SAYS PRIESTS. ...
“Without proper human formation the whole priestly formation would be deprived of its necessary foundation.”

Propositio # 21

This statement by the Synod Fathers expresses not only a given daily suggested by reason and confirmed by experience, but a necessity that finds its deepest motivation and specifies the nature of the priest and his Ministry.

Just because her Ministry humanly the more credible and acceptable the priest Plasmas his human personality in order to make it “bridge” and no obstacle for others ... is”requires that following the example of Jesus, who knew what is in every man, (John 2.25) the priest is able to know in depth the human soul, to predict difficulties and problems, to facilitate the meeting and dialogue, trust and cooperation, serene and objective judgment. ” It is then necessary to education for love for truth, loyalty, respect for each person, the sense of Justice, faithfulness to the word, to true compassion, consistency and, in particular the balance of judgment and behaviour. Of particular importance is the ability to relate to others, something really important for those who are called to be accountable to a community and to be “man of communion”. This demands that the priest is neither arrogant nor quarrelsome, but affable, hospitable, sincere words and heart, prudent and discreet, generous and helpful service, offering personally, and to inspire in all genuine and fraternal relations, ready to understand, forgive and console. In the context of humanity today condemned overcrowding and solitude, one of the more eloquent signs of communion and proclamation of the Gospel message and as such decisive qualifying and is training in emotional maturity, which outcome of education to true love and responsible.

JOHN PAUL II