A priests fundamental concern is to rescue people from the grip of the demons and the effects of the Fall so that they can receive grace, freely choose to love God and neighbor, and therefor enter into eternal life with the Triune God. The means by which the priest accomplishes this effect is by communicating the fullness of Truth (the Word of God) to the people, leading them to the Sacraments, especially the Mass.
In short, the salvation of souls.
To the extent that natural truths contributes to this purpose, the priest should communicate them. For instance, a discussion of the four temperaments can help with the spiritual life of the faithful. A discussion of the demands of justice can contribute to the establishment by the faithful of a society informed by charity, making it easier for the people to receive and respond to the Gospel. A discussion of poetics can help the faithful better to understand the Bible.
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