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To: mlizzy; Campion
1 Timothy 3:1-13 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

24 posted on 10/08/2013 1:41:14 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of faith....)
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To: metmom

Now there you spoiling it...Posting what Jesus says about it...


32 posted on 10/08/2013 1:56:45 PM PDT by Iscool
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To: metmom

I don’t know what these verses have to do with a priest helping out a married couple with their problems. All holy priests guide ALL peoples to Jesus, and it really is that simple; bring people to Christ, and one’s issues are remedied [regardless of marital status]. That’s what the Sacraments are all about; pure Love.


36 posted on 10/08/2013 2:11:03 PM PDT by mlizzy (If people spent an hour a week in Eucharistic adoration, abortion would be ended. --Mother Teresa)
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To: metmom
Your point being what, exactly?

I repeat, are you saying that Jesus and St. John, both celibate males, have nothing to say to married people? Simple question, can be answered with a "yes" or a "no".

41 posted on 10/08/2013 3:09:01 PM PDT by Campion ("Social justice" begins in the womb)
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