Seminarians, like myself, don’t cease to be human beings once they enter the seminary. Before I started seriously discerning the priesthood, I wanted to get married. I wanted to know what it’s like to be with the most beautiful woman for the rest of my life. I wanted to give my wife stolen kisses, take … Continue reading A Seminarian’s reflection on Celibacy
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The Condom Mentality
Nothing is ever more prevalent on our day and age than the use of contraception. You wear it, you have fun, and you throw it away. Yet, the use of it has conceived a philosophy that defined our age, and that philosophy is bad, really bad, for we all--whether we know it or not--ride on … Continue reading The Condom Mentality
What is Chastity?
This word has constantly been in my mind for the last couple of days. It’s commonly understood as something to keep, to preserve. It’s no more than something to be taken away. We associate it with abstinence and sexuality. We understand that there is an embarrassment that comes if we don’t preserve it. Or the … Continue reading What is Chastity?
Vessels of Meaning 