St. John Chrysostom—The priesthood requires a great soul …

By Catholic Digest on July 18, 2024

The priesthood requires a great soul; for the priest has many harassing troubles of his own, and has need of innumerable eyes on all sides.

— St. John Chrysostom

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St. John Chrysostom—The priesthood requires a great soul …

The priesthood requires a great soul; for the priest has many harassing troubles of his own, and has need of innumerable eyes on all sides.

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