Kannada Ordination Songs II ಕನ್ನಡ ಯಾಜಕ ದೀಕ್ಷೆಯ ಹಾಡುಗಳು II Evergreen Kannada Songs II Golden Hits

A Catholic priest is more than a religious leader; he is a living sacrament, a bridge between heaven and earth. Spiritually, his life is a profound response to God's call - a vocation to serve not only the Church but to embody Christ Himself to the world. At the heart of the priesthood is the mystery of the priest acting “in persona Christi” - in the person of Christ. When he celebrates the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation, it is Christ who acts through him. This is a sacred trust and an immense spiritual mystery: the priest becomes an instrument of divine grace. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). A priest is called to be a shepherd, mirroring Jesus the Good Shepherd. He leads, guides, and lays down his life for his flock. Spiritually, he bears the weight of souls in his care, offering prayers, counsel, and compassion. Priests renounce many worldly goods to live a life of celibacy, obedience, and often poverty. This sacrificial life mirrors Christ’s own self-giving, becoming a witness to eternal truths and the Kingdom of God. Through confession, a priest becomes a channel of God's infinite mercy. He listens, absolves, and gently leads souls back to God. His spiritual presence is often a comfort to the lost, the broken, and the suffering. He nurtures faith, encourages virtue, and walks with his people through every stage of life: baptisms, weddings, sickness, death. His love is paternal, tender, and enduring. The spiritual meaning of a Catholic priest lies not in his personal greatness but in his availability to be used by God. He is a vessel of grace, a keeper of sacred mysteries, a servant of the Word, and a companion on the journey to heaven. “Every high priest is taken from among men and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins” (Hebrews 5:1). This is a humble attempt to compile the Kannada Ordination Songs that are very meaningful and melodious.