Forming Tomorrow's Priests



The great Eastern Father Gregory Nazianzus wrote, "We must begin by purifying ourselves; we must be instructed to be able to instruct, become light to illuminate, draw close to God to bring him close to others, be sanctified to sanctify, lead by the hand and counsel prudently." John Paul II has echoed Nazianzus' insight in his conceptual division of priestly formation into four main areas of focus in Chapter 5 of Pastores Dabo Vobis.