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To: Mrs. Don-o
The actual wording of Canon 6 from Second Lateran Council 1139

6. We also decree that those in the orders of subdeacon and above who have taken wives or concubines are to be deprived of their position and ecclesiastical benefice. For since they ought to be in fact and in name temples of God, vessels of the Lord and sanctuaries of the holy Spirit, it is unbecoming that they give themselves up to marriage and impurity.

http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Councils/ecum10.htm

35 posted on 07/07/2014 7:37:37 PM PDT by ealgeone (obama, borderof)
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To: ealgeone

Your quote from Canon Law misses the point. The Catholic Church does not impose celibate vocations on people. If they choose it, it is their choice.


38 posted on 07/08/2014 3:30:24 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He turn to you His countenance and give you peace.)
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