Priesthood is not a convenient, historically conditioned form of Church organisation, but is rooted in the Incarnation, in the priesthood and mission of Christ himself. Arthur Middleton christchurchcondition Change image and share on social
As priests uphold their people in prayer, so their people are to uphold them with prayer and love, for he cannot work without his people. Arthur Middleton lovepeopleprayer Change image and share on social
The Incarnation is the medicine of the soul, undoing the Fall and bringing man to the Tree of Life, and the office of a priest is to administer this medicine in the sacraments. Arthur Middleton administerbringfall Change image and share on social
Priesthood is forever and does not cease when a priest cannot carry out that priestly ministry. Arthur Middleton carryceaseforever Change image and share on social
Times have changed since George Herbert... but the principle and spirit in which he ministered as a priest remains an inspiration and model for all priests. Arthur Middleton changegeorgeherbert Change image and share on social
Many people experience Gethsemane moments. Arthur Middleton experiencegethsemanemoment Change image and share on social
The Church's note must be a supernatural note which distinguishes incarnation from immanence, redemption from evolution, the Kingdom of God from mere spiritual process. Arthur Middleton churchdistinguishevolution Change image and share on social
The task of a priest, in some respects, may be different today, but the principles upon which Herbert built his life as a priest are of universal application. Arthur Middleton applicationbuildherbert Change image and share on social
There is a kind of thinking in the Church that wants to reduce the priest to a mere functionary, a managing director, where administration rather than doctrine and worship are to determine the form of the Church. Arthur Middleton administrationchurchdetermine share on social
We are to introduce our people into the life of the Church, which is salvation, that they may grasp its meaning, its contents and purpose, to taste and see how good the Lord is. Arthur Middleton churchcontentgood Change image and share on social
