[SaltyJoe]

I see the survival of a celibate Roman Catholic priesthood as a message of God's Spirit being present in the Catholic Faith.

This observance doesn't mean to question God's presence in other Rites, their authority to proclaim Christ's teachings, and be custodians of the Sacraments. Rather, it should show Faithful observers of the blessings bestowed upon the succession of Popes. If God's Spirit weren't with Roman Catholics, the celibate priests of this Church would have wilted and died a very long time ago.

I see a similarity of God's presence with His Chosen, the Jews. Any other people would have been destroyed by time, mankind's cruelty, and amalgamation (inter-racial/inter-faith marriage). That Jews have survived all manner of persecution is testimony to God's Covenant which He still Honors.

[NYer]

That Jews have survived all manner of persecution is testimony to God's Covenant which He still Honors.

What an absolutely astute observation! Author Roy Schoeman, a Jewish convert, has written one of the most fascinating books on this very topic. Please take a minute to read his

CONVERSION STORY

an then pick up a copy of his book. You won't be able to put it down.