homeschoolmom Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 [quote name='Thomas Michael' date='May 1 2004, 05:59 PM'] I thought the Church allowed men who were divorced or widowed to become priests. If there was sexual impropriety in one's past, you'd think confession & penance would be able to set that straight. If these seminaries are insisting on complete virginity for potential priests, they're only shooting themselves in the foot. [/quote] Yeah, actually, that's how I read the post in question as well-- that sexual impropriety in the past was not allowed. (btw, I don't think divorced men can be priests, can they???)
traichuoi Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 hmmm...you know, having the whole application process to the seminary has its reasons. not to say you are not called to the priesthood but maybe you should take what was said and be obedient...i mean really reflect and discern what their reasons for denying you are... it sounds as though you have reacted to what has been said without taking it into consideration first...it may be hard to accept but you are not called to go to other dioceses or orders and apply just because one did not accept you...the only reason why you should apply at another diocese is because God has called you there... i may be sounding blunt but take it for what it's worth, you are really reacting off the emotions you are feeling and not your intellect and will... my $0.02
littleflower+JMJ Posted May 2, 2004 Posted May 2, 2004 good pts. trai. prayer, prayer, prayer.... God knows whats best for us........
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