Monday, May 3, 2021

evaluating vocation (fr james g. 2021 Apr 13)

Points for Evaluation / Interview:

1. VOCATION: "Is he called to be a priest?"

2. CHARACTER & VIRTUE: "Does he have the capacity to carry out his vocation? (SELF-KNOWLEDGE is crucial here)

3. CAPABILITY: "Does he have the capacity (skills) to carry out what are demanded of him as a person & priest which includes among other the capacity to regulate impulse?"

=====================================================================On sexual orientation:

1. [T] Is he aware of his sexual orientation?

2. [F] Has he accepted his sexual orientation?

3. [A] Does he have the skills & character to live up to the challenges of celibate chastity?

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on "deep-seated homosexuality" = a culture [macro / O], behavior, & proclivities [micro / S] that are DISSONANT with celibate chastity" (regardless of sexual orientation)