The Ministry (5)

Pope Shenouda III

Ministry is not words, but "spirit and life" (Jn 6), for a spiritual minister has the spirit which he turns into life in his disciples. They derive this life from him; they learn it from his life, and they imitate his character, so this life penetrates their souls, hearts, and minds. The young people may not understand what the minister says, and if they understand they often forget. But they derive life from him;