One more thing. I am a bit surprised that the phenomenon of more seminarians has not also been seen in Protestant Seminaries. Since I really think it is mostly the Holy Spirit at work in renewing Christianity here. Does anyone have an idea about this?
Do you think the expansion of candidates to include women, and now also the gay community is turning off the straight men?
Catholic parishes which are returning to the concept of altar boys instead mixed boys and girls, are seeing a lot more boys interested in becoming altar boys. Just a fact to share with everyone.
Catholic parishes which are returning to the concept of altar boys instead mixed boys and girls, are seeing a lot more boys interested in becoming altar boys....Makes sense! And, in time, being more interested in becoming "priests" as well. Also parishes that have Eucharistic Adoration, I believe, show an uptick in vocations. We have a parish nearby with a DAILY Traditional Latin Mass (in addition to Novus Ordo), and Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, and they have four seminarians. Pretty cool...
**Do you think the expansion of candidates to include women, and now also the gay community is turning off the straight men?**
Yes.