To: conservlib
One of the best priests I've ever known left the priesthood to marry. Great loss for the Church, I think.
20 posted on
01/04/2005 3:55:15 PM PST by
Amelia
To: Amelia
My favorite priest as I was growing up was a German priest, who was transfered back to Germany, but I kept in touch with him. Later on, he wrote me a letter saying that he had left the priesthood, and got married. This guy was an example of humble/humility/service to all, and loved all.
To: Amelia
One of the best priests I've ever known left the priesthood to marry. Great loss for the Church, I think. Of the guys I went to seminary with, and were ordained, I'd say about a third (45 or so) have left the priesthood. And they were, by far, the best preachers, had the best presence at Mass, and were sought out by their parishioners.
A tremendous loss of talent for the Church, all due to the absurd requirement that 24 year old men commit to never being near a woman again.
54 posted on
01/04/2005 8:04:50 PM PST by
sinkspur
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