The Eucharist makes present THE nuptial act (Christ’s crucifixion and death) that unites Christ and his bride, the Church.
Starting within the lifetimes of the apostles, the conviction began, and grew, that the role of the priest in celebrating the Eucharist required perfect and perpetual continence of the priest.
Why is it necessary for a priest to celibate in order to celebrate the Eucharist? WHERE is it written? Why should a married man be prohibited from bring an ordained priest or celebrating Mass?