Third, the Israelites would be reminded of the holiness of God, and of the dangers faced by those who would draw near to Him in service. Celibacy As a key characteristic of the ordained life, bishops, priests, transitional deacons, and permanent who are unmarried or widowed are called to commit to a life of _______. He has spoken through the Prophets. Priests are entrusted with the task of preaching the Catholic faith to their flock, handing on to them the heritage of the Gospel. He. true God from true God, Hebrews chapter 11 focuses on the biblical hope which sustained the men and women of faith in the Old Testament times, especially when all human hope was lost. The ordination ceremony includes various rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, sign of peace. I believe that these instruction precede the final section (vv. And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece and an ephod and a robe and a tunic of checkered work, a turban and a sash, and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister as priest to Me (Exod. The service which is to result from the cleansing accomplished by our Great High Priest is a priestly service. Priesthood is not something which men can bestow upon other men, or even which the church can bestow; it is the result of the new birth, which constitutes one to be a child of God and thus to be in Christ. This is why the Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Sacrament of Holy Orders as "the sacrament of apostolic ministry." For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Romans 15:4). Father Garrow spoke of this calling and choice to respond and affirm as, Its not about me. Sinai, but before instructions concerning the priesthood had been given (cf. God from God, Light from Light, When things like these happened to me, if I had eaten a sin offering today, would it have been good in the sight of the LORD? (v. 19). And he told me, Good! 28:6-14). Exod. (4) The function of priests is to serve God and men. Today, we remind people not to mix drinking and driving. and his kingdom will have no end. A Psalm, canticle, or hymn follows each Reading. The Second Vatican Council (1962 - 1965), however, authorized the restoration of the diaconate as a PERMANENT order of ministry. old, strong and weak, rich and poor. Catholic bishops are often ordinaries (leaders) of territorial units called dioceses . Thus, in the New Testament, all believers are said to be the priesthood of the New Covenant: You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Both before and after offering the supreme sacrifice of the love of Christ, it is to be desired that a priest will be moved to do what is possible to give time, even briefly, to enable spiritual preparation before Mass and an act of thanksgiving after the celebration has ended. The Gift of Encouragement. He served as secretary to Cardinal Francis Spellman and was named Auxiliary Bishop in 1970, serving as Episcopal Vicar of the Bronx and Staten Island and later Vicar for Development for the Archdiocese of New York. 10:19-25). And do you believe his manner of life to be suitable Leviticus 10 begins with another account of fire descending from heaven, but this time it is Gods judgment in response to the strange fire which is offered up by Nadab and Abihu, the two oldest sons of Aaron. Do you now in the presence of I am willing and ready to do so; and I solemnly declare that I The New Testament tells us: Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. During the Prayer of Ordination, the Bishop thanks God for Christ, our Shepherd and High Priest, and gives thanks that God calls women and men to the ministry of the priesthood. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Pet. maker of heaven and earth, Two things explain the change, and they are at the very heart of the Book of Leviticus: loving God and loving men. I felt unworthy. Deacons prepare the Table. The People in a loud voice respond Amen. 8:35; 10:6, 7, 9). God instructed Aaron that alcohol was not to be mixed with priestly duties. 28:36-39). 6-9), Bull to be offered as a sin offering (vv. In fact, Bishop Rhoades stated, God quite literally puts His words in the mouth of His priests when they say: This is my body which is given up for you and This is the chalice of my blood which will be poured out for you.. From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost, "Alleluia, alleluia," may Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Through this consecration, they will be inserted into the life and mission of Christ, the great High Priest and Good Shepherd, in order to extend His saving mission., Before his ordination, Father Craig Borchard also spoke of the gift of priesthood given in service for the people of God. The emphasis here is on serving God, more than on serving men, though I believe both elements are present. The new priest is now vested according to the order of priests. 860-861). As a priest, it will be your task to proclaim by word and deed I understand verses 8-10 to be directly related to the death of Nadab and Abihu. Michael Heintz, who was in the ordination class of 1993, the last time priestly ordinations were in South Bend. He provides the following lines of evidence: A better priesthood7:1-10. We all are. This humility and need for God was present in the readings chosen by the new priests for their ordination Mass. We attempt, in this church, to avoid all distinctions between an elite clergy and a large, and lower order, known as the laity. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. Exod. Learn about our history, our mission, and our team. Understand what you do, imitate what you celebrate, and conform your life to the mystery of the Lords Cross. He repeated this three times, a commission, each individually to the newly ordained priests. your Holy Spirit to N.; fill him with grace and power, and Pell is hardly a good person to discuss pedophelia as in Australia he prioritised the long-term risk to the church's finances over the suffering of abuse survivors. 28:1-4). We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, This is clearly taught elsewhere in the New Testament. make him a priest in your Church. Simply finding others who agree with us and will join us in disobedience is not sufficient reason for disobeying God. It is this chapter which is virtually mirrored by the account of the ordination of Aaron and his sons in Leviticus chapter 8. Meet this season with humility, gentleness, and with patience. You see, when we as Christians view our hope as being synonymous and signaled by our successes, we have switched to hype, not hope. Now, this same Aaron is Israels high priest. (3) PO, n. 16. Therefore if Have you ever watched someone performing a very dangerous task and gone away smiling at the thought that this person is risking his neck, rather than you? The Liturgy of the Eucharist then followed. The Clergy and People greet Eleazar was one of the other sons of Aaron, who assumed the role of one of his dead brothers (v. 6). What Does It Mean to Be a Deacon? 19:22-24, emphasis mine). No men were to be put on a higher spiritual level than others: But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. people among whom you work, caring alike for young and But the Lord promises even greater blessings for keeping the Word of Wisdomincluding hidden treasures of knowledgeto "all saints," or in other words, those who have made covenants through priesthood ordinances like baptism, confirmation, and the sacrament. Nadab and Abihu were the oldest of Aarons four sons (cf. Rom. When they came out and blessed the people, the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. Receive this Bible as a sign of the authority given you to The human failures of the remainder of the book far outnumber the successes. The Aaronic priesthood was only a provisional, imperfect priesthood. No one should feel obligated to buy a gift, however, he explained. A Deacon, or a Priest if no deacon is present, dismisses the people. In Acts chapter 5, where Ananias and Sapphira were judged of God, the church age has just commenced with Pentecost (Acts 2). They did that which He had not commanded them (v. 1). Has he been selected in accordance with the canons of this Most interesting is the fact that there was some order of priests before the Aaronic Priesthood was officially instituted. Repeatedly in the 28th chapter of Exodus, the garments which are made for Aaron and for his sons are those which enable them to minister to God. You are to preach, to My understanding is that God has declined from giving a precise description of their sin so as to underscore the more general nature of the sindisobedience. abundantly upon your people, making some apostles, some Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need. As I have pondered Exodus chapter 28 it seems to me that each of the various components of Aarons attire relates to a particular facet of his ministry. 28:1, 3, 4, 41; also 29:44). The whole assembly joined in the prayer which invoked Gods grace and the intercession of the saints in heaven. Every priest, every bishop is first of all and always a deacon." who proceeds from the Father and the Son. God told him to have no fear and assured Jeremiah that He would be with him. Principle 3: The Book of Hebrews, in particular, uses the inferiority of the Aaronic Priesthood as an argument for not being tempted to go back to the old order, which prefers law to grace, and Moses to Christ. In a curious incident in the life of Abraham, a priest-king by the name of Melchizedek is introduced: And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Aaron and his sons are now commanded to offer sacrifices, first for their own sins, and then for the sins of the nation. In chapter 8 we read of a better ministry. In chapter 9 we are told of one of the results of the high priestly ministry of Christ: For if the blood of goats and bulls and ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? This promise is made at a priests diaconate ordination, but applies to the rest of his life as a priest. *It is to be noted that where the words elder, elders, and fellow elder, appear in This reminds the priest of his commitment to prayer, first mentioned at his diaconate ordination, where he promised to pray the Liturgy of the Hours on a daily basis. We think that success stories build the hope of Christians, but the Bible suggests otherwise. and was made man. 28:12). 28:35, 43; 30:20, 21; Lev. See also holy order. The Aaronic Priesthood is just being formally established in Leviticus chapter 8, but the concept of priesthood is not new to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, written by Moses. Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. It is the Jubilee Year of Mercy, proclaimed by Pope Francis. 10-14), First ram to be offered as burnt offering (vv. The priesthood was an exceedingly dangerous job, for those who drew near to Him in service dare not do so casually or carelessly, as did Nadab and Abihu. (2) PO, n. 5. More than this, this is the man who was instrumental in leading Israel in her false worship of the golden calf (Exod. The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy It was, however, clearly designated as an act of direct disobedience to Gods commands. A better tabernacle and a better sacrifice9:1-28. This same principle of showing honor by our obedience applies to others, including children, who are to honor their parents (Eph. Old Testament Isaiah 6:1-8,or Numbers 11:16-17,24-25 These men were privileged to accompany Moses and their father, along with others, to Mount Sinai, where they participated in the covenant meal with God (cf. The Ordinand then signs the above Declaration in the sight of all present. This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Surprisingly, Aaron was not shaken by the anger and accusation of Moses. The bishop and people sit. The same spirit of great joy and gratitude filled the Cathedral inside. The Bishop then asks the new priest to bless the people. At the beginning of our text, in chapter 8, Moses was the prominent figure, as he has been throughout the account of the exodus. All baptized people Do you resolve to be united more closely every day to Christ High Priest, who offered himself for us to the as a pure sacrifice, and with him to consecrate yourselves to God for the salvation of all? Heb., v, 1: "for every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in the . If the Aaronic priesthood was plagued by the imperfection of its priests, the priesthood inaugurated by our Lord is marked by the perfection and the holiness of Jesus Christ, in whom there was no sin. 1. Do you resolve to implore with us Gods mercy upon the people entrusted to your care by observing the command to pray without ceasing? Thus, for example, the distinction between laity and clergy was maintained. After the homily, those to be ordained knelt before Bishop Rhoades to promise respect and obedience to him and his successors. Those are my people! he said with a smile. It is the essence of the Gospel: When men come to the point that they see they cannot trust in themselves, they must turn to God alone for their deliverance. to the exercise of this ministry? As in other instances, it would seem that the Mosaic Covenant formalized and regulated institutions and practices which already existed prior to the making of this covenant. (5) The data of the councils and popes of the first . Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and Video Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Holy orders Through the sacrament of holy orders, or ordination, a man vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. In most Catholic and Protestant churches, there is either a formal or an informal priesthood, an order of those who somehow mediate between God and men. councils of the Church. 2:27-29, NIV). The hands of the new priests were then anointed with the sacred chrism by Bishop Rhoades, the sign of the special anointing of the Holy Spirit who will make their ministry fruitful. It is not difficult to see how reports of human failure would caution the Christian not to be too self-confident, but how can they produce hope at the same time? The Bishop lays his hands upon the head of the elect, without saying anything. It is those who are sinners, who look for salvation in someone outside of themselves. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! ministry, and the weight of your responsibility in presenting the only Son of God, And will you, in Just what is involved in the ministry of Aaron, and of his sons? As Christ drew the line between a salvation of works and that of faith in His shed blood, so Luther reiterated that men were saved by faith in Christ alone, and not by their works. In ordinary language it usually means being delegated by someone to be present in his place, to speak and act in his stead because the person he represents is absent from the practical action. Thus, much of the Aaronic Priesthood, which we find defined and described in the Book of Leviticus, is simply carried over into the New Testament church, with only superficial changes or alterations. This atonement for the New Testament priest is that which Christ, our Great High Priest, has made through the shedding of His blood on the cross. In the ordination of priests, the bishop presents to the new priests a paten holding the bread and a chalice containing wine mixed with water for the celebration of the Mass. In chapters 7-10, the writer to the Hebrews reaches the climax of his arguments for the superiority of the priesthood of Christ. Because of the tragic events of the day and the inauguration of his two younger sons, Aaron felt that eating of the sin offering of the people would have been inappropriate. known. I think this is a very helpful insight. May God grant us to see, and to believe that the better way has been finished by our Lord Jesus Christ, who is all sufficient, and who is worthy of all of our hope and trust. of all that is, seen and unseen. fellow presbyter, are to be substituted. Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Heb. The day before, the dress rehearsal for the ordination, was the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are to learn from Gods words, quoted by Moses, that disobedience to God dishonors Him and fails to regard Him as holy. The Aaronic priesthood was shown to have failed at its very outset. Stretching down along Miami Street and around the corner, priests and deacons in cream and gold colored vestments lined the outside sidewalk to process into the Cathedral. Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? serve without reproach, so that your people may be the Bishop prays. After the prayer, the newly ordained priests were vest in the stole and chasuble by Monsignors William Schooler and Michael Heintz. Paul lays out beautifully what form the encouragement takes. teacher, and a wise councilor. The laying on hands by the priests recognizes the admission of the newly ordained priest to the presbyterium; similarly, laying on hands by all the bishops in the episcopal ordination symbolizes the acceptance of the newly ordained bishop into the college of bishops. Leviticus 8 portrays the fulfillment of Gods commands pertaining to the ordination of Aaron and his sons, as detailed in Exodus chapter 29. Give them deep faith, a . and in holiness of life. The meat was missing, and Moses seems to have been angered at the thought that these two sons had also disobeyed Gods instructions, and that they, too, might be smitten for their sin. One priest complained that, after a mere 18 months' ordination, he was given charge of three parishes! And then in Exodus we find the Mosaic Covenant broken in chapter 32, before the ink has dried. In the Book of Numbers, chapter 14, the Israelites fail at Kadesh Barnea, refusing to go into the land and face the giants who possess it. Next, the bishop presented each new priest with the chalice and paten which they are called to present to God in the Eucharistic sacrifice saying: Receive the oblation of the holy people, to be offered to God. 29-30), Commands related to the eating of the ram of ordination (vv. Bishop Has he been selected in accordance with the canons of this Church? 1:6). 18-21), Second ram to be offered as an ordination offering (vv. Let us pray. He wants Gods promise to be present with His people. We all have three things we can give to God: our treasure, our talent, and our time. are called to make Christ known as Savior and Lord, and to We do not know how long they had been serving in this capacity when they were put to death, but the inference is that this incident came close on the heels of their ordination. In Deuteronomy Moses fails to enter into the land, due to his sin, and thus even the greatest leader the nation has yet known does not enter Canaan. In the presence of God and his Church, are you resolved, as a sign of your interior dedication to Christ, to remain celibate for the sake of the kingdom and in lifelong service to God and mankind? You will remember that the abuses which Paul sought to correct in the remembrance of the Lord in the church at Corinth involved excesses in drink, so that their commemoration of the Lords Table was one that was dishonoring to Him: Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lords Supper, for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, shall be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. What is a priest given at Ordination? On the third day he rose again Being in close proximity to God brings with it correspondingly high standards of conduct. Priests must not let their human sympathies and family affections dim their regard for the holiness of God. As we do that remember to lift each other up and continue our unity with the Spirit with "the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). Let us learn from Moses and from other godly saints to draw near.. work as pastor, priest, and teacher, together with your God calls us wherever we are. Standing at the Lord's Table, with the Bishop and other presbyters, the So, while students for the priesthood are still ordained deacons prior to their ordination as priests, A priest's greatest joy is his ordination . the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to fashion your life in For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; Test Match Created by valdezmax Terms in this set (25) Strength The special grace of Holy Orders for the bishop is the grace of __________. A sinner was the high priest, and his sinful sons were priests as well. They think that sheer numbers must prove them right. Jesus our Lord, who is the image of your eternal and invisible Is it your will that N. be ordained a priest? The first of the three orders of ordained ministry is that of deacon. 2:14-15, 17-18; 3:1). For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted. The reading from the Old Testament recounted the calling of the prophet Jeremiah and his hesitancy to accept the call because of his youth.
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