There s a lot we lay people can do to overcome the shortage of priests. First, we can pray, not just in general, but specifically. Pray for God s leading in his life. Mention it to him. Second, we married people need to do everything possible to insure that our marriages are based on Christ and lived out according to the principles the Church gives us.
Marriage is a state of continual self-giving, just like the priesthood.
Marriage is a holy state, one of the vocations of God. For married people, it is the place our Lord will work to sanctify us. Like the priesthood, it s a life of generosity and lived love. We need to model real love, real marriage to the world, and to our kids. We need to let them know in word and deed that following Christ means a life of loving sacrifice, no matter what our vocation.