June 2 Fri
Christ is the High and Eternal Priest, Mediator between God and men. However, he is a Priest not for himself but for us, since, in the name of the whole human race, he brings our prayers and petitions to the eternal Father; he is also a victim, but a victim for us, since he substitutes himself for us, sinners.

Thus, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus;” let us try to have the same dispositions as those of the divine Redeemer, who offered himself in sacrifice. Let us foster a humble attitude of mind, and give adoration, honor, praise and thanksgiving to the supreme majesty of God.

As Jesus became the Victim, let us assume in some way the condition of a victim, denying ourselves, as the Gospel commands, and doing penance and satisfaction for our sins.

In a word, let us all undergo with Christ a mystical death on the Cross, without going out of our ordinary duties, so that we can apply to ourselves the words of St Paul, “I have been crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:19).

Jesus, Anointed of the Father in the Holy Spirit, consecrate your Church in holiness.
Christ, High Priest of the New Covenant, clothe your priests with your holiness, to the glory of God the Father.

In the icon of The Eternal High Priest, his one hand indicates One God. Three fingers, Three Persons. Two fingers, two natures, divine and human, in Jesus.