I humbly suggest to you that the issue of priestly celibacy be addressed. This restrictive requirement was not imposed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It would benefit our clergy in the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church if priestly celibacy were made optional. Our married priests could then be versed in the issues facing families, and other aspects of family life. I would posit that such a move would increase the number of vocations to the priesthood. I pray that in my lifetime, married priests will become a reality in our beloved Church.

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