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To: elpadre
true, but they are human, and subject to all the worldly pressures, temptations, needs and desires we all face.

This is true but celibacy is a discipline and one the Catholic priest embraces out of love for our Lord. The Church community becomes his family. This is why we call our pastors 'Father', because he provides for our spiritual needs.

12 posted on 09/04/2007 7:23:15 AM PDT by NYer ("Where the bishop is present, there is the Catholic Church" - Ignatius of Antioch)
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To: NYer

“The Church community becomes his family. This is why we call our pastors ‘Father’, because he provides for our spiritual needs.”

True celibacy is a special calling and to be honored and celebrated by all.

But aren’t married pastors called by God? Doesn’t the married pastor also become family with his flock? Doesn’t he also provide for the spiritual needs?


13 posted on 09/04/2007 7:48:36 AM PDT by elpadre
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