Tag: priests
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...