I came across this posted on Facebook by James Fernandes 11/30/2021
"PRIESTS DO CRY"
PRIESTS DO CRY….
Do the priests cry? - Yes. They do cry.…
And why does a priest cry? - Priests cry for many reasons...
But are priests not men of God? Why would they have to cry? - Yes priests are men of God it's true but they are not superheroes nor stones. They are human beings.
But why does a priest cry? - Priests cry in solitude. Surrounded by people but alone.
They cry of nostalgia for their families, for being away from the ones they love, for not being able to be with them in the good times and in the bad times, for not being close to the friends who watched us grow up.
They also cry for misunderstanding. A priest cannot get sick, feel tired, have friends, or be sad, the people demand him to be perfect and no matter how many good things he does, there will be a mistake to criticize him.
They cry over frustration that sometimes even if they try and give their best, people don't respond. It's like they're fighting alone.
They cry for powerlessness when they witness the pain, problems, diseases, poverty, and suffering of their sheep and they can do nothing but pray, accompany, understand, and feel compassion.
They also cry for happiness when they live their vocation, when they serve their neighbor, when they perceive the fruit of the mission.
They cry of love when they receive true and selfless affection from some good people when they feel the love of God in their lives.
Priests cry yes, alone and in silence. Refugees in the heart of God.
Also, the priests weep in agony for their sins and miseries, because in spite of everything, they are also sinners.
That's why we pray for priests! And more than criticizing a priest, let's bow our knees and pray for him.
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