In today’s podcast, Fr. Javier del Castillo explains why priests need our prayers and reflects on the four characteristics of a priestly soul according to St. Josemaria Escriva.

What You’ll Hear:
2:05 – Why pray for priests?
4:05 – How priests are like great chefs
5:30 – How the priesthood is a gift of God to the Church
8:25 – What is the vocation of a priest?
14:00 – How prayer for priests actually makes a difference
16:05 – St. Josemaria’s advice to his brother priests
17:35 – How St. John Vianney was a model priest
18:35 – Why St. Josemaria turned down positions of prestige
20:30 – Why St. Josemaria said that a priest is like a rug
22:40 - The four characteristics of a priestly soul, according to St. Josemaria

Support the show

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

Let us know that our podcast is important to you:

• Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review.
• Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org

Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!