Andrew Hamilton
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Bishops smelling like outcast shepherds
Francis’ striking image of ministry challenges the polished professionalism often expected of priests and bishops. Real ministry smells of sweat, dirt, hardship, and the messiness of human life. It demands crossing every comfortable boundary to live among those who are overlooked.
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