Pope Francis Leads Holy Week Celebrations at Vatican

During Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis urged priests to invoke the Holy Spirit as "the breath of each day," which gives them joy and points them in the right direction, toward Christ. He thanked priests for their service, which often goes unrecognized, and reflected on the Holy Spirit as the giver of life. The Pope warned against the dangers of compromise, surrogates, and discouragement, and urged priests to preserve their anointing by allowing the Spirit to act within them. He also stressed the importance of harmony and gratitude in the priesthood.