translate English to French: equipped for and committed to the ordained ministry, and inspired by pastoral charity. Within and as a manifestation of the radicalism of the Gospel one can find a blossoming of many virtues and ethical demands which are decisive for the pastoral and spiritual life of the priest, such as faith, humility in relation to the mystery of God, mercy and prudence.
Cette «soumission» à ceux qui sont revêtus de l'autorité ecclésiale n'a rien d'humiliant, mais elle résulte de la liberté responsable du prêtre qui accueille les exigences de la vie ecclésiale structurée et organisée.