The solution is to be good shepherds and to respect the sacraments that priests are trusted with. If the priests are really supposed to be in persona Christe then they should act like Christ.
I'm a National Catholic who were Roman Catholics who broke away from the Roman Catholic church many years ago. We have our own bishops, diocese, etc. We are a Democrat church. We have a board. Chairman, secretary, treasurer, financial secretary, board members. We control our funds. Our priests can marry. The mass is basically like the Roman Catholic mass.
The apostle Peter was literally hand picked by Jesus Christ himself to lead the church and was married bro. If Christ felt no issue with a married man leading a church, why do the Catholics?
I wholeheartedly concur! As a Catholic, I believe that you have to give up everything-mentally, physically, spiritually, and in every other way-in order to become a priest and dedicate the rest of your life to serving God!
I'm an italian seminarian, i'm 19. I want to donate all of me for Christ, for the Church and for the blessed people of God. Please. pray for our perseverance and for our mission.
I am a married Greek Orthodox priest who has found a balance between serving his flock and enriching the lives of many through our marriage. My wife and I share the ministry together, praying with the faithful, teaching and counseling the faithful and rejoicing in the salvation in Christ together. Our lives like yours have been a sacrifice. Thank you for your sacrifice as well, my brother.
That's a beautiful sacrifice. Thank you to all the priests.
Fr, there is no better way of saying this. Thanks
That is the clearest response I have ever heard. Well said.
The Bible teaches us to get married
The solution is to be good shepherds and to respect the sacraments that priests are trusted with. If the priests are really supposed to be in persona Christe then they should act like Christ.
I'm a National Catholic who were Roman Catholics who broke away from the Roman Catholic church many years ago. We have our own bishops, diocese, etc. We are a Democrat church. We have a board. Chairman, secretary, treasurer, financial secretary, board members. We control our funds. Our priests can marry. The mass is basically like the Roman Catholic mass.
Orthodox Priests: "Huh?"
Simon Peter was married. Just saying.
The apostle Peter was literally hand picked by Jesus Christ himself to lead the church and was married bro. If Christ felt no issue with a married man leading a church, why do the Catholics?
I wholeheartedly concur! As a Catholic, I believe that you have to give up everything-mentally, physically, spiritually, and in every other way-in order to become a priest and dedicate the rest of your life to serving God!
Not to let priests get married, but to let married men become priests. Quite a common thing in the eastern churches.
Well said! May the good Lord sustain you in your Catholic priest ministry!
I'm an italian seminarian, i'm 19. I want to donate all of me for Christ, for the Church and for the blessed people of God. Please. pray for our perseverance and for our mission.
As someone who grew up in an Eastern Orthodox Church here is what I think:
I am a married Greek Orthodox priest who has found a balance between serving his flock and enriching the lives of many through our marriage. My wife and I share the ministry together, praying with the faithful, teaching and counseling the faithful and rejoicing in the salvation in Christ together. Our lives like yours have been a sacrifice. Thank you for your sacrifice as well, my brother.
Fr David, you are so wise. We are grateful for your sacrifice.
Well said. Thank you for this message and your continued dedication.
Thank you fathers for saying YES to Jesus.
Exactly. So beautiful! Thank you for your “yes” to the Priesthood, Fr. David Michael, and for sharing and being an inspiration. God bless you!
Very well said Father!! I pray for vocation everyday! God bless you!