"This work consists of Pope Francis' Chrism Mass homilies delivered to priests of the Diocese of Rome (and worldwide) from 2013 to the present. Also included is the pope's letter on the occasion of the feast of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests. Themes include priestly joy and service, and the need for greater communion with Jesus in order to strengthen one's ministry; the question of priestly reform and renewal is addressed"--