And assemble the entire congregation at the entrance to the tent of meeting. The ordination of the priests is a public act witnessed by the entire congregation — not a private ceremony for the priestly family or the religious leaders alone. The installation of those who will mediate between the community and God is done before the community they will serve. The whole congregation's witness to the ordination communicates that the priestly office is established not for the priests' benefit but for the community's — the community that witnesses the ordination is the community for whom the priesthood exists.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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