Priest Marcello Neri wrote a letter to fellow priests regarding the spiritual vitality of their ministry

Neri wrote to encourage priests to keep the Gospel active in their lives rather than letting it be obscured by fear, silence, or resignation. He noted that priests often move quickly between sacraments, meetings, and emergencies, which can leave their own souls behind.

The letter addresses the human limitations of the clergy. Neri stated that priests are not angels disguised as priests, but men who have received a calling. He invited his colleagues to consider how they can maintain a heart for the Gospel while managing the exhaustion and heavy burdens of their roles.