111 Why Are Catholic Priests Celibate?

Today we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold, to discuss the practice of celibacy in the Catholic Priesthood. Dr. Feingold presents a brief history of celibacy, its origins, its meaning, and its spiritual fruitfulness, and answers some of the typical objections. We talk about how celibacy is a true treasure in the Catholic Church, which, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, we hope will never be abandoned by the Church. - Find more about the topics discussed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1548-1589. - The book by Dr. Feingold recommended by this Eucharistic Revival in the United States can be found here: “The Eucharist, Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice and Communion.” - We recommend you read the book by Pope Benedict XVI “From the Depths of Our Hearts” about celibacy, written together with Cardinal Sarah: https://ignatius.com/from-the-depths-of-our-hearts-fdohh/ - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering in Michigan. - This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by our Priests, visit: https://corjesuapostolate.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone - Intro music from pond5.com