It's not just about sex. If somebody has to have sex, he can find that, in the phone book of any major city.
Marriage is much more about companionship, a bond between a man and woman that makes the two, one, and makes them both stronger. Hell, the older we get, the less sex there is (no surprise, huh!)
But, I travel, and I can't stand to be away from home for more than three days. I miss my girl, and, after 26 years and two grown kids, I want to be around her more than ever.
Just being in her presence brings me immense joy.
I'm sorry any priest has to give that up. I really am. He deserves heaven, just for denying himself that.
Um, the priest has Jesus, you know. That's the idea, the priest is married to Jesus -- obviously it's a bit different, but that's the idea. Just being in His presence brings immense joy. AND all his parishioners for a family, much larger than any he could hope for with a wife and kids.