Chapter 4: The Holiness of the Priest

1. Sheen states that "[t]he priest's holiness helps to make the faithful holy. The sanctity of the Christian community, in turn, helps to make the priest holy." How have you seen this dynamic at work? (page 73)

2. Reflecting on the "Our Father for priests" (Jn 17:13-24), is there a specific priest you know who manifests one or more of these characteristics (perseverance, joy, deliverance from evil, holiness through sacrifices, unity, Our Lord's constant companions and enjoyment of His glory in heaven) in an extraordinary way? (page 75)

3. Why does God ask us to wrestle with Him as Jacob did? (page 78)

4. To what extent is prayer for vocations a part of your spirituality? In what other ways do you help foster vocations, especially those of your child(ren)? (page 79, 82 and 89)

5. How can our lives better express the message of Christ to others? (page 81)

6. "We do not save our souls alone; either we save it in the context of our neighbors and of the Mystical Body, or we lose it." How do you encourage those around you, especially in your immediate family, to grow in their relationship with Christ? (page 85)

7. Sheen observes that we often negotiate with the Lord: "Tell me first what you want me to do, and I will see whether I want to do it." How can we better dispose/surrender ourselves to follow the advice Eli gave to Samuel and "put yourself in God's hands. He will show you your work."? (page 89)