What is the Priesthood?

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Written by Gerald O'Collins

chalice.jpgA modern parish church in Singapore features two tables facing the congregation: the table of the word, where the presiding priest reads the Gospel and in his homily breaks the bread of the Scriptures, and the table where the Eucharist is celebrated. Placed at the center of the sanctuary in that Singapore church, these two tables indicate two key functions of priests as preachers and teachers and as leaders in worship. 
Priests mediate teaching from God and lead the assembly in worship.

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Becoming a La Salette Missionary

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Written by Ron Gagne

When someone asks what I do for a living, I mention that I am a La Salette Missionary. Their next question often is “What is a La Salette?”

For all those who have similar questions, I want to share with you the “who, what, where, when and how” of my own religious community.Who are the La Salette Missionaries?

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

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Written by Ron Gagne

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At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD, because the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet. The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, “Here I am. You called me.” Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’
"When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

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