Zenit publishes an article written by Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, on "The Importance of Priestly Celibacy" that was published in the Italian edition of L’Osservatore Romano. The article is very good and covers both the Apostolic origins and early history of celibacy in the Church along with its theological dimensions. The article is really a good short treatment on the subject to counter such nonsense as the Church supporting celibacy in the 1200’s because of property inheritance problems.
One thing that never fails to make me laugh is any mention of The Synod of Elvira (300-303?) . Elvira just does not bring to mind celibacy for me.
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Now I’m a singin’
Elvira, Elvira
My heart’s on fire Elvira
Giddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow Mow
Giddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow Mow
Heigh-ho Silver, away
That’s not the Elvira he was talking about. He’s talking about the Halloween Queen who hosts some of the worst “B” horror flicks ever made.
Yes Dim Bulb, I know. However, since the Mistress of the Dark doesn’t have a theme song, the Oak Ridge Boys had to pinch hit.
You mean he wasn’t talking about a nowhere town in upstate New York?