“God picks the least in order to do His most wonderful work. In this way there's no boasting that can happen in the Lord's vineyard. So sometimes young people look at a priest and say, "Oh, he must be an angel."”
No, we’re no angels — angels are only in heaven. We're men doing the very best we can to serve God and to serve His holy people and to fall in love with God and with the people. If you really hear the call of the Lord, be generous because it’s a wonderful life. After 34 years as a priest, I can really and honestly say I have no regrets.
Five years a bishop — Q&A with Bishop Nevares https://www.catholicsun.org/2015/07/17/five-years-a-bishop-qa-with-bishop-nevares/ (17 July 2015)
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