Anointed for the World
Introduction
The speaker greets the audience and expresses his joy at seeing a full church. He talks about his goal to double the number of seminarians.
Greeting and Goal
- The speaker greets the audience and expresses his joy at seeing a full church.
- He talks about his goal to double the number of seminarians.
Anointed One
The speaker talks about how David was anointed as king, priest, and prophet. He then relates this to Jesus being called the son of David and Christians being anointed people.
King, Priest, Prophet
- The speaker talks about how David was anointed as king, priest, and prophet.
- He relates this to Jesus being called the son of David.
- Christians are also anointed people.
We Are Christs
The speaker emphasizes that everyone in the room is a Christian and therefore anointed. He talks about how anointing is involved in many sacraments.
Anointing in Sacraments
- Everyone in the room is a Christian and therefore anointed.
- Anointing is involved in many sacraments such as baptism, confirmation, sacrament of the sick, diaconate, and priesthood.
Oil for Transformation
The speaker talks about how he will bless vats of oil which will be used all over their diocese for baptisms, confirmations, ordinations etc.
Blessing Vats of Oil
- The speaker will bless vats of oil which will be used all over their diocese for baptisms, confirmations, ordinations etc.
Christifying the World
The speaker talks about how the oils that he blessed will spread throughout the diocese and christify everyone whom they touch.
Oils Spreading Throughout Diocese
- The oils that he blessed will spread throughout the diocese and christify everyone whom they touch.
Crucified by Baptism and Confirmation
The speaker emphasizes that everyone in the room is crucified by baptism and confirmation and therefore priests, prophets, and kings.
Crucified by Baptism and Confirmation
- Everyone in the room is crucified by baptism and confirmation and therefore priests, prophets, and kings.
The Importance of Prayer and Prophetic Identity
In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and prophetic identity.
Prayer for Each Other
- At the heart of our faith is praying for each other.
- Do you pray every day for your family, friends, and enemies?
- Bless your kids as they go to sleep at night.
Importance of Mass Attendance
- 70% of Catholics stay away from Mass on a regular basis.
- Mass is the source and summit of Christian life where we pray for each other.
Prophetic Identity
- All baptized and confirmed individuals are prophets called to speak God's truth.
- Young people today have many questions about faith. Are we able to answer them?
- We need to move into secular spaces as laypeople to bring Christ there.
Living Up To Our Prophetic Identity
In this section, the speaker discusses how we can live up to our prophetic identity by speaking about God in public forums.
Speaking About God Publicly
- We live in a world that is increasingly forgetful of God.
- Many young people claim no religious affiliation (40%-50%).
- We need to speak about Christ, Cross, Resurrection, Salvation, and eternal life publicly.
Answering Questions About Faith
- As prophets, we should be able to give a reason for the hope that's in us.
- Can we answer young people's questions about faith?
Anointed Persons as Kings
In this section, the speaker talks about how anointed persons are kings who direct others towards their goal.
Kingship
- Anointed persons are kings who direct others towards their goal.
- Laypeople can sanctify the world by becoming great Catholic lawyers, politicians, writers, entertainers, financiers, business leaders, educators and parents.
Oil of the Sick
In this section, the speaker talks about how oil of the sick is used for healing body and soul.
Offering Suffering for Others
- By offering our own suffering for someone else's sake, we can contribute to their salvation and sanctification.
- Even those who receive anointing of the sick are called to realize their Priestly prophetic and kingly identity.
Conclusion
In this section, the speaker concludes by emphasizing that as Christians we have been conformed to Christ and called to be priests, prophets and kings.
Our Identity in Christ
- We are members of Christ's mystical body called to be priests, prophets and kings.
- Let's keep in mind that we are other Christs.