Two other sacraments, Holy Orders and Matrimony, are directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation, it is through service to others that they do so.Reflection: In Marriage the spouses minister to each other in a priestly fashion. In Holy Orders, the Priest loves the faithful with the sacrificial love of a spouse. Both states are similar in their demand to pour oneself out for others.
- CCC No. 1534
Prayer: Father, give us the courage to give ourselves totally to others.
From: Day by Day with the Catechism (Catholic Book Publishing Corp., New York)
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