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Priests |
| Why can’t priests marry? |
| During different periods time, priests have been allowed to marry.
The only "rules" that do not change in the Catholic faith are on matters
of faith and morals. This does not fall into those categories. Paul supports celibacy for some in 1 Cor. 7:27-34 "Are you free from a wife? Do not seek marriage... Those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord; but the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided" I have always thought of a good marriage like this...before we are born, God takes our soul and rips it in half. He puts half in a man's body and half in a woman's body. When we find the person that God had intended for us, we are complete. As for a priest, I think God keeps half the soul for himself. So when a priest takes his vows he too is complete. Of course this is just a little thought with no basis in truth but I do believe we cannot judge another's path to holiness. The priesthood is a calling. Men choose this life for the love of God. They choose Christ as their bride. Who can condemn such a beautiful act? If you're interested in some scripture to back up the current policy, look to Jn 3:29, Rev 18:23, 19:7, 21:9, 21:17. These scriptures talk about being the "bride of Christ"
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