The Pope gives priests the book of his homilies during Chrism Masses

Renato Martinez – Vatican City

"Our work is precious for Jesus Homilies in Chrism Mbades", is the volume published by the Vatican Publishing House Library (LEV) which brings together the texts of the homilies pronounced up to today by Pope Francis during Holy Thursday celebrations. Among them is "Unti per ungere", the homily of the rite presided over this morning in St. Peter's Basilica with the patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops and priests present in Rome.

"We are not bottled oil distributors"

The text, which is a useful tool for reflecting on the symbolic meaning of the priestly anointing and priestly anointing, was given by the Holy Father to the participants in the Mbad today. as an encouragement to the continuation of his ministry. "We are not distributors of bottled oil," Francisco said, adding, "We are anointing ourselves by distributing ourselves, spreading our vocation and our heart."

The homilies contained in the book

– Sheep-smelling Shepherds, Chrism Mbad March 28, 2013

– Anointed with the oil of joy, Chrism Holy Mbad on April 17, 2014.

– Our fatigue goes directly to the Heart of the Father, Chrism of the Holy Mbad, April 2, 2015.

– Witnesses and Ministers of Mercy, Chrism Mbad of March 24, 2016

– Joyful Announcement, Chrism Mbad April 13, 2017

– Near the people of God, Chrism Holy Mbad on March 29, 2018

– Anointed to anoint, Chrism Holy Mbad of April 18, 2019