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The missionary identity of the priest in the church as an intrinsic dimension of the exercise of the tria munera   versione testuale


Plenary Assembly, 16th – 18th March 2009
 
Opening Address
His Eminence the Cardinal Prefect Cláudio Hummes
 
“The Missionary Identity of the Priest in the Church as an Intrinsic Dimension of the Exercise of the Tria Munera
 
  
Eminent Cardinals, venerated brothers in the Episcopacy and the Priesthood
 
 
Introduction.
 
            I wish to give a heartfelt welcome to all the Members of the Congregation, in particular to the new Members who are participating in the Plenary Assembly for the very first time. I wish to extend my appreciation to all of you who have made many sacrifices to meet in the Eternal City.
            I wish to join you in thanking the Lord who has enabled us to gather in this location cum Petro et sub Petro, and under the protection of the Apostle Paul, especially in this Pauline Year, in a spirit of communion, faith and love, which unites us in the service of the Church for the good of our priests, deacons and the entire People of God.

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His Eminence Cláudio Hummes