I would like to propose to you points for a review of priestly life and ministry, which can also serve as an indication of areas where we either need to begin or to strengthen our efforts:
- Am I a positive and cheerful presence to individuals and groups of people?
- Am I kind and gentle in my dealings with others, especially with those who are the “lost sheep” among those to whom I minister?
- Am I patient with imperfections in myself, others, and circumstances of life?
- Am I slow to judge, give the benefit of doubt, excuse the behavior of others?
- Do I have an attitude of gratitude for instead of thinking myself as entitled to?
- Am I attentive to the spiritual and material needs of others, ever ready whatever day or time of day to respond to them, even anticipating them?
- Do I give the time, energy, creativity and resources in my own ministry and in forming collaborators in ministry appropriate to the importance of …
- … making the celebration of Sunday Mass spiritually fruitful for me and the congregation (giving attention to ars celebrandi, homily, music, hospitality)?
- … taking advantage of opportunities for faith formation (for example, when registering new parishioners; marriage preparation; parent sessions for Baptism, First Penance, First Holy Communion, Confirmation; RCIA; PSR; adult education)?
- … giving special care to the sick, dying, grieving, children, youth, newly-married, those preparing for marriage, and inquirers into the faith?
- Do I devote sufficient time to personal prayer, priestly fraternity, relationships with family and friends, study, recreation, exercise, and rest?
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