For the souls the bishop aids with the Sacraments. The Beautiful Hands of a Priest. We need them in life’s early morning, we need them again at its close; We feel their warm clasp of friendship, we seek them when tasting life’s woes. At the altar each day we behold them, and the hands of a king on his throne Are not equal to them in their greatness; their dignity stands all alone; And when we are tempted and wander to pathways of shame and sin, It’s the hand of a priest that will absolve us—-not once, but again and again
For the souls the bishop aids with the Sacraments
The Beautiful Hands of a Priest
We need them in life’s early morning,
we need them again at its close;
We feel their warm clasp of friendship,
we seek them when tasting life’s woes.
At the altar each day we behold them,
and the hands of a king on his throne
Are not equal to them in their
greatness; their dignity stands all alone;
And when we are tempted and wander
to pathways of shame and sin,
It’s the hand of a priest that will absolve
us—-not once, but again and again;
And when we are taking life’s partner,
other hands may prepare us a feast,
But the hand that will bless and unite
us is the beautiful hand of a priest.
God bless them and keep them all holy
For the Host which their fingers caress;
When can a poor sinner do better than
to ask Him to guide thee and bless?
When the hour of death comes upon us
may our courage and strength be increased.
By seeing raised over us in anointing the
beautiful hands of a priest! -Author Unknown
Let us pray. Lord, You have called Bishop-elect Charles to become a
channel of grace, an instrument of Your love, for many souls. Thank you
for this new bishop for the Church, especially for the Sacraments that he
will celebrate. May his priestly ministry embolden him to that of his
apostolic ministry. May the men he ordains to Holy Orders be a
reflection of his own ministry and love of Jesus Christ. May those he
confirms in the faith live up to the promises and oaths which they make
in his presence. As he shall accompany souls in their walk with you, may he discover
more and more the great love that You have for all Your chosen.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
