In hours and hours, no one has come up with a reason women shouldnt be priests here ...We've given you several, but you haven't grasped it yet. Let's try a different iteration.
The priest is the icon of Jesus, who was a man. On a deeper level, the priest is the icon of Christ who comes as the head and bridegroom of the Church, of Christ who comes to pastor and to conceive within the Church the life of grace. The priest is an icon for the whole mystery of Christs mediation of God to the people.
Nope, that’s still nonsensical rationalization. You attach a lot more significance to Jesus’ genitalia than I do, though, so I think we’re at an impasse.
Seriously, I’m late now. You have my permission to laugh behind my back or speculate about how best to prove I’m a witch when I’m gone. :)