[NYer]

Roman Catholic priests have not reported any unusual counseling needs, said the Rev. William Maestri, spokesman for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He said one possible reason is that priests do not have wives or children to support and protect.

Precisely what our Lord suggested - a celibate lifestyle removes the worries and concerns that come with marriage.

[Tamar1973]

Rev. Susan Gaumer (said) "I felt distanced from God, but God wasn't the problem. I'm the problem. My prayer was, `My God, my God, why have I forsaken you?'

That's the truth. G-d never abandons us but we abandon Him.

[stillwaiting]

and they ARE ALREADY MARRIED TO THE CHURCH, THE ONE BRIDE OF CHRIST.

wonder how much the catholic priests angle will be played up, if at all...

[Salvation]

**Roman Catholic priests have not reported any unusual counseling needs, said the Rev. William Maestri, spokesman for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He said one possible reason is that priests do not have wives or children to support and protect.**

In addition to the celibacy, most Catholic priests, already have a spiritual afvisor, maybe at a nearby seminary, to whom they can go and talk.

In addition to that — and I think this is the biggest reason of all — Catholic priests have the Sacrament of Reconciliation with added graces. They can confess these sins of despair, receive individual words from the confessor, repent, and know that they are forgiven. Thus the load get lightened, probably monthly, if not more often.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Precisely what our Lord suggested - a celibate lifestyle removes the worries and concerns that come with marriage.

As did St.Paul.

"But I would have you to be without solicitude. He that is without a wife, is solicitous for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please God. But he that is with a wife, is solicitous for the things of the world, how he may please his wife: and he is divided." 1 Corinthians 7:32-33

[elpadre]

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

Whereby, the married priest has a wife, not to divide his ministry between Christ-life and world, but to face those worries and problems, to deal with these things together with his life-long partner in life.

“Make their life together a sign of Christ’s love to this sinful and broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair.”

[klossg]

The Truth speaks in actions and grace. Christ gave his entire body, soul and spirit for His Church. Aye. Aye.

[starfish923]

Precisely what our Lord suggested - a celibate lifestyle removes the worries and concerns that come with marriage.

Amen.

[Iscool]

Precisely what our Lord suggested - a celibate lifestyle removes the worries and concerns that come with marriage.

And immediately disqualifies a single male from counseling anyone except other single men...

[MEGoody]

Precisely what our Lord suggested

Good thing He didn't require that of Peter and other disciples (since they were already married when He chose them).