Celibacy is a must to be observed in SPIRIT. It is not an option. ( It is Prime ) But rather it is the Soul of one's Priestly Life. Personal weaknesses, preferences and practicality are not acceptable excuses, for these are the products of doing our own human will instead of doing our GOD's Will through JESUS CHRIST Our LORD. Reason for being a Priest is one's love for GOD and of GOD Alone. By GOD's Grace, to imitate the single ( celibate ) most blessed and holy life of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, …[More]
Yeah, It starts out OK. A priest struggling who fell. He says he does not want to be a "poster boy" to end celibacy. But then things turn for worse when he starts talking about "optional celibacy" But with this sort of talk isn't he really signing up for poster boy? Also, why is he doing interviews? Has his bishop permitted this?
What about his motivation for the Love of God? He got Caught, thats it. You can't be a priest, and fool around..Truth will always prevail. The fact that he got caught, is the only reason as he says, that he will have to discern his future.