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While I am the one who made the choice to enter the ministry, there was a choice before that one, the choice God made in calling me to be his in the first place.

I have always hoped that it might be possible to conclude my ministry as I had begun it, as a parish priest, and this I believe to be the call of God.

I see everything I do as an extension of the ministry. It's all about service.

I know the world is hungry for good ministry.

I am surprised that I cannot recall whether my desire to become a minister transformed itself into a wish to lead the more militant life of missionary, by a slow process or suddenly.

Ministry is the least important thing. You cannot not minister if you are in communion with God and live in community.

It's amazing how many introverts go into the ministry. It's amazing how many people go into the ministry who don't really like to be with people.

The true character of ministry is a servants heart.

Too many of us are lonely ministers practicing a lonely ministry.

I have taken this step because I want the discipline, the fire and the authority of the Church. I am hopelessly unworthy of it, but I hope to become worthy.