It developed that some people look at Brothers as not being in the same league as Priests, sort of second-rate religious. Kenney objects to that stereotype. I was called to be a layman in the Society. You need both if you're going to get things done. Finlay leaned forward in his chair.
Some people become Fathers even though they'd rather do the kinds of things Brothers do.
Since Vatican II, we've been sliding away from that. There's been an opening of church windows, a whiff of fresh air. The clear lines between Father and Brother have blurred. Taking those three vows. John Masterson agrees.