Tag: priests
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Black Clothes and White Collars
The easily recognizable clothes of a Catholic priest distinguish him from the laity and provide a visible sense of the sacred in the world....
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Confessing to a Catholic Priest
As God, Jesus has the authoritiy to forgive sins. He shared this authority with the Apostles and this same authority and power continues to...
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Apostles
When Jesus began his public ministry, He selected 12 men to accompany Him who would be his closest companions, distinct from the larger group...
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A Male Priesthood
The Bible reveals that Jesus was male and that He selected only men to be ordained as his Apostles. Those Apostles and the bishops...
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The Seal of Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows Catholics to confess their most serious and embarassing sins to a priest in a sacred and safe environment. The...
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Priestly Celibacy
With few exceptions, only unmarried, celibate men can become Roman Catholic priests. Priestly celibacy is often misunderstood and criticized by those who mistake it...
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Spiritual Fathers
When a priest is ordained, he becomes a spiritual father for the entire community surrounding his church. A priest lives out his vocation in...