This has been especially apparent when I conduct communion services in a nursing home. On several occasions, some of my wonderful Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist and Episcopalian friends have tried to entice me toward pursuing the ordination tract in their respective churches. While I have been flattered that they have recognized my speaking and pastoral skills, I believe my true calling is in the context of the Roman Catholic Church. Ironically, there have been isolated cases throughout the world where ordained married clergy from the Episcopalian Church have been accepted as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. My prayer is that the Vatican will visit the issue of celibacy as soon as possible.
Catholics cherish weekly consecration of the eucharist.
This can only continue with sufficient priests in every parish. There are many married men and women who feel called to fill this very need. Let us pray that common sense will prevail at the next council.