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I am a Protestant and my mother is a Pastor, however
I attended Catholic school, where I got my fair share of "religion" class and masses....
Clergy are called to be the leaders of the flock. It is not something they just wake up and decide to. They get the CALL from God and follow.
Who is to say someone can't get the Call once they have a ring?
Though, i do understand, even as stated in the Bible, how when you are single (clergy or no) you are better able to COMMIT YOUR WHOLE SELF to God, whereas with a wife/husband and family, you are giving [part of] yourself to them. (physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually...)
God should and would be first regardless, but you have family matters to concern you and are less likely to be able to pick up and go as God may call you.....
BUT......being that clergy are to be our "shepherds" and spiritual leaders....how can a priest help guide a Catholic couple in terms of marital counseling????
Just my take on it
RE: Cardinal Law
I feel as though that is something the Catholics here in Boston need to take a stand on and that the ordeal needs to be less of a "political" thing.
My prayers are with my sisters and brothers of the Catholic faith as they/we undergo a difficult time here.
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