Pontifex Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 [quote]I don't think "perpetual" means 'forever' as it is used by the Church. It means until a lawful authority abrogates the commitment. [/quote] Would that mean that Mary's perpetual virginity doesn't mean eternal? Regardless of the discipline of other Rites, it is moving toward becoming an essential element to priesthood in the Latin Rite. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 jason, we agree w/ you! i don't think anyone here is denying the fact that a celibate priesthood is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroX Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Fr. Pontifex, I think the difference is between dogma and discipline, but I didn't make that statement so I can't say for certain. I think, judging the Pope's recent statements on the matter, you are correct in predicting the direction the Magisterium is taking. Jason, We all agree that celibacy is the normative, and best discipline for the priesthood in the Latin Rite. However, there are good reasons for giving the exception. This is all that Phat Phred was pointing out. peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin_the_MASS Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Holy Spirit take it from here! Amen. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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