"If Celibacy Becomes Optional, It Degenerates into A Lifestyle"
Martin Rothweiler, the director of EWTN Germany, observed on Katholisch.de (January 17) that the Ratzinger/Sarah book is presented as being “against Francis because it defends celibacy." However, he …More
Martin Rothweiler, the director of EWTN Germany, observed on Katholisch.de (January 17) that the Ratzinger/Sarah book is presented as being “against Francis because it defends celibacy."
However, he stresses that Francis has claimed that he is against optional celibacy.
Rothweiler stresses that celibacy is about a proper understanding of the priesthood.
If celibacy and marriage were to coexist as optional options for the priest, celibacy would no longer be perceived as a testimony to heaven, "but as a choice of a personal lifestyle,” Rothweiler warns.
Below the article, Katholisch.de states that Rothweiler's “opinion” does not necessarily reflect the “opinion” of Katholisch.de’s editorial staff.
Katholisch.de is controlled by the anti-Catholic German bishops and represents their "opinion".
Picture: Martin Rothweiler, EWTN.de, press picture
However, he stresses that Francis has claimed that he is against optional celibacy.
Rothweiler stresses that celibacy is about a proper understanding of the priesthood.
If celibacy and marriage were to coexist as optional options for the priest, celibacy would no longer be perceived as a testimony to heaven, "but as a choice of a personal lifestyle,” Rothweiler warns.
Below the article, Katholisch.de states that Rothweiler's “opinion” does not necessarily reflect the “opinion” of Katholisch.de’s editorial staff.
Katholisch.de is controlled by the anti-Catholic German bishops and represents their "opinion".
Picture: Martin Rothweiler, EWTN.de, press picture
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The lutherians and all the Protestants will be glad ! Oecumenism… The goal, provide full communion to Protestants. What will happen to Catholic dogmas ? They will not pray more the Rosary. The Virgin Mary, they don't know her. Virgin Mary is the Door of Heaven !
