That the efficacy of the Sacraments doesn’t depend on the holiness of the priest is just about the greatest thing ever. No other profession has this kind of profound disconnect between the agent’s ability and the effects of his actions. Consider: whether you live or die depends on the skill of the doctor. Whether you are found guilty or innocent depends on the skill of the lawyer. But whether you receive the Grace of God from a priest doesn’t depend one whit on him being a
On respect for the clergy
On respect for the clergy
On respect for the clergy
That the efficacy of the Sacraments doesn’t depend on the holiness of the priest is just about the greatest thing ever. No other profession has this kind of profound disconnect between the agent’s ability and the effects of his actions. Consider: whether you live or die depends on the skill of the doctor. Whether you are found guilty or innocent depends on the skill of the lawyer. But whether you receive the Grace of God from a priest doesn’t depend one whit on him being a