"We tend to concentrate on ourselves, we tend to think of what we can or cannot do, and we forget about God and his will and his providence.” —Walter J. Ciszek SJ

The Good Shepherd Hit The Nail On The Head

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Celibacy is the total commitment of Christ, the Bridegroom to His Bride the Church.  And from it flows power, spiritual fecundity, and increase in the kingdom.  Certainly, celibacy is impossible, just as walking on water is impossible.  But with Christ it is possible.  It was only when Peter took his eyes off Christ and took account of the winds (or in our day surveys and currents of opinion about the impossibility of celibacy) that he sank.  Only those who believe the incredible can ever do the impossible. 

(Ven. Fulton J. Sheen)
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