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Plans Lorca ordination presided by Francisco Jose Parra in the church of San Francisco de Lorca |
"Let every pleasing to God."
Under this motto has begun his priestly ministry Francisco Jose Parra, ordained priest yesterday, July 8 at a ceremony presided by the Diocesan Bishop, Bishop D.
Jose Manuel Lorca Planes, in the church of San Francisco de Lorca.
In the presence of several authorities, religious, seminarians, families and friends of Franz Joseph, concelebrated in this act several episcopal vicars, rectors of seminaries and Diocesan Trainers, San Fulgencio and Redemptoris Mater and numerous priests.
"You have been called by the Lord for an important job, post conversion, hope, peace, salvation comes from Jesus Christ" - yesterday told the newly ordained Bishop Lorca.
"The head of the call is none other but the Lord even before birth and has thought about you" he added.
Following the example of St. Paul, the bishop encouraged Franz Josef to follow Christ "with the weakness of one sent by the Spirit" with faith and trust in God, who says "My grace is sufficient for you."
Plans Lorca Bishop deepened in this celebration of the beauty of the gift of the priesthood, said that as Blessed John Paul II, "is the mystery of a wonderful exchange between God and man."
The acceptance of poverty, his dedication, his consciousness of truth, justice and peace, born of the Gospel, were some of the aspects emphasized Archbishop of priests, emphasizing their responsibility in the celebration of the sacraments in the preaching and charity.
"The priests I know do not mind losing his life for Christ and the Church, because they already have it delivered, are large, they are heroes, always cheerful, generous and aspiring to be a Samaritan love" - ​​he said.
"Prepare to work hard and do not fear, have the courage to preach the truth and readiness to suffer for the truth, Jesus Christ."
This encouraged the Diocesan Pastor Francis Joseph to embrace the priesthood, entrusting to the Blessed Virgin Mary: "Please do not forget that Mary is not only the Redeemer donation model and the redeemed, but as Mother, is generated in the matrix priests, who receive it with love and filial love, conformity to Jesus Christ, His Son. "
The bishop reminded him that was dedicated to The Lady, Holy Mary, Queen of Hearts, during their training at the seminary, so that "remain enrolled in your Heart".
"The effectiveness of your exercise of priestly ministry is, to some extent conditioned by the behavior you branch unites the Mother of Christ, in obedience to the supreme will of the Redeemer" - said.
"Eternally priest"
This priest Lorca, 32, received a call from the Lord since childhood, the day of her First Communion.
"My dream was to eat the body of Jesus, was not aware of the gifts that day" - tells Francis Joseph.
In the parish of Lorca continued to grow in faith, working as an altar boy.
He entered the diocesan seminary San Fulgencio at age 26.
For Francis Joseph, the years in the seminar have been a time to "grow their vocation and discern the will of the Lord."
"I saw how the Lord has been calling with intensity has prepared me for this great gift and give this Love the Lord."
Francis Joseph could say "yes" to the Lord to this call that a child had received a "yes" forever, because as mentioned, it is "eternal priest."
So, yesterday was "very happy for this great gift that the Lord has done that I can set up with Him."
Recalling the conclusion of yesterday, admits to being especially thrilled lined and at the time of the Consecration.
A day after the biggest event of his life, Francisco Jose feels "happy to see what the Lord has done in my life, one has its miseries, difficulties ... but the Lord is merciful and has placed his trust in me."
What do you ask the Lord in this ministry?
"That can lead men Love of God, people have that need.
To love, one must first experience God's love. "
Thus, states that "my priesthood is to want to show the world the love of God."
The theme you have chosen, "Be all pleasing to God," Blessed is the Lorca Pedro Soler, a Franciscan of the parish of San Diego.
"He would have asked you to cultivate my vocation and now I pray it holds my ministry of God."
Yesterday, Francis Joseph gave a word of thanksgiving to the Bishop and all those who over the years have accompanied him in his preparation for the priesthood.
In particular, wanted to thank D.
Ros Jesus, pastor of San Diego de Lorca, his teaching, support and above all their help to "love the Church."
Source: Obispado de Cartagena
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