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To: NYer

By not marrying the priesthood offices have no chance of being inherited. Each priest is individually called to the vocation.

48 posted on 12/27/2008 9:13:35 PM PST by wintertime

To: wintertime

Each priest is individually called to the vocation.

Hence the etymology of 'vocation'. From the Latin, 'vocare'. to call, or as a noun, a calling.

66 posted on 12/28/2008 5:17:52 AM PST by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)

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