In this final episode on the question, What is a Priest, Patrick and Jonah turn their attention away from the consecrated priesthood and towards the "Priesthood of all Believers." They take up the idea that everyone who comes into contact with Christ is in the process of consecration, is in the process of changing and transforming into his likeness.

This meeting with Christ, though, is vital to the consecration process - to the process of reuniting that which has been profaned with that which is utmost sacred. Patrick brings a reading from 2 Corinthians (verses 14-17), which opens a beautiful line of questions, including, "What does it mean to live for more than just myself? For someone who has died for me? Who am I, where do I go, when I am no longer just myself, but myself for him, with him, in him?

Jonah brings forth the concept that in relation with this being, it transforms us from our old selves into a new self, into a relationship, into a community. They explore the feeling that, when united with Christ, one has the feeling, "I am more myself than I ever was."

We are so grateful that you have joined us along the way with this series, "What is a Priest?" and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and reflections in the comments. We will be back next week with a new theme.

Notes from this Episode:

- John 2:13-22

- 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Our thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed the opening music, "On the Road" and the closing music, "Seeking Together". You can find more of his music here.

Our thanks also to Emily Watson for her excellent digital production work behind the scenes.

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