The Priesthood isn't Weird

I think that sometimes people (both Catholic and non-Catholic alike) see the priesthood as something “weird” – a life of not only celibacy but loneliness and separation.  I think it’s also seen as weird because it’s different (and radical) from what a so-called normal life is.  It’s quite the opposite.  Guess what… priests are men; men who heard a call from our Lord and followed it.  They want to serve our Lord.  His will, not theirs.  Being in my line of work, I’ve met many many priests.  Overall, I’d say that most of them are just ordinary men.  They like sports, good food, drinking a beer or two and hanging out. 

If you’ve never seen this video, please check it out.  It is a shortened version of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops DVD called “Fishers of Men”.  It’s a cool video…

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Man up!