From remarks made to US Bishops
"If you yourselves live in a manner closely configured to Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for his sheep, you will inspire your brother priests to rededicate themselves to the service of their flocks with Christ-like generosity. Indeed a clearer focus upon the imitation of Christ in holiness of life is exactly what is needed in order for us to move forward. We need to rediscover the joy of living a Christ-centered life, cultivating the virtues, and immersing ourselves in prayer. When the faithful know that their pastor is a man who prays and who dedicates his life to serving them, they respond with warmth and affection which nourishes and sustains the life of the whole community."
Let us support the Pope and our bishops by answering the Holy Father's call to immerse ourselves in prayer, and by living that distinctive joy that comes from our relationshiop with the one who came that we might have life and have it abundantly (Jn 10:10). The pope is very clear in reminding us that it is our single-hearted imitation of Christ that will bear the most fruit and that will bring us the deepest happiness. Let us strive to be ever closer to the One who became man to be close to us. May we grow in humility through our prayer, and decrease so that He may increase!
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