This reflection sheds light on priestly celibacy. It would be indecent for any man to give himself to another, once he has pledged his life to God, and through Holy Orders been given the power to consecrate the bread and wine, and minister other sacraments, but especially the Holy Eucharist.
This reflection sheds light on priestly celibacy. It would be indecent for any man to give himself to another, once he has pledged his life to God, and through Holy Orders been given the power to consecrate the bread and wine, and minister other sacraments, but especially the Holy Eucharist.
In the Eastern Rites there are married priests but I think they are married first as was the case with many of the Apostles.