Miscellaneous

In Christianity, the crown of thorns symbolized both the derision, when Christ was 'crowned' King of the Jews (in parody of the Roman Emperor) and His suffering on the cross. The crown of thorns is, therefore, a ...

— Angela Fortunato The vocation of apostolic celibacy is a call from God to dedicate one's life entirely to the needs of the Church. In a world increasingly burdened by distraction from what matters most, ...

“The Church today demands a profound renewal of celibate priesthood and the fatherhood to which it is ordered.” Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way ...