How important is it that your parish priest likes you?
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It's not important what another human thinks of you, but it is most important what Jehovah God thinks of you.  Remember, the identifying mark of a true Christian, as spoken by Jesus at John 13:34,35, is "I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves."  And, of course, this would be especially true for any shepherd who is taking the lead in a congregation.
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Catholic. Every week and on holy days of obligation. I"m even planning on spending First Friday adoration there sometime (an hour of prayer before the eucharist that lasts all night. YOu sign up for your hour so the church knows to not lock the doors) and I used to be an active member of the League of Mary (a charitable prayer group)
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Go see your local priest, whichever your faith may be. Tell him your concerns and ask his advice. I shall say no more. Good luck in your endeavours.\n\nCheers, L
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There was a time when the priest of Israel where the only means of communicating with God.  They abused their priveledge and then it was no more.  Catholic priest also have abused their power.  They are not your father.  They seek to deceive you.  You speak of the scriptures and say you understand their meaning.  Then do what is asked of you.  Many will persecute you and call you all kinds of names.  But for Christ sake endure these things.  For your treasures are not on this earth.  We will discuss this more when we get there.
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very witty.......\n\ncant understand the whole priest thing myself. its unnatural not to have sex
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Absolutely not!  You should feel lucky to have him.  If you want the relationship to grow then you always have that.  I too am a christian (getting baptized this Sunday!) but I believe what you have is far from wrong.  It seems that your feelings for him are deeper than sexual and that is something Christ cherished, LOVE.
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speak of his good qualities and how you need him around as you have dependant children etc... speak from yr heart good luck
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rector is incumbent of a parish in which he was entitled to receive the tithes.  A Vicar may be appointed under a Rector and was not intitled to receive tithes.  Now it is historical or courtesy only, no real difference.\nAndrews answer is rubbish
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Yes!  \n\nTo my knowledge there is no Internet database for this information.\n\nWhat you do is write or call the diocese that the priest is from.  Go to their website and call their main office and tell them you are looking for Fr. XXXXX who used to be a part of NAME OF PARISH in the late 1980's.  They will transfer you to the correct office.\n\nYou might also want to try to contact the Parish that he was attached to and see if they know where he is.\n\nIf Fr. XXXXX was a part of a religious order, you will have to contact the headquarters of the order in that area.
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Dear Priest,\nI am writing on behalf of the youth. We are requesting that you release the funds necessary for us to purchase musical instruments. It says we are to praise him on the instruments, so please help us to do so.\n\nDear people,\nThis is to inform you that we wish to have you join us in being Patrons and Metrons for our youth. Please help us, thank you.
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Well said, one thing I like to add; if they do make a nuc; make sure you see your priest and repent for precaution.
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He is basically the captain of the priests in his diocese.  He ordains them, disciplines them, assigns them, and assists them with any problems in their parish.\n\nIn the alternative:  It moves only diagonally on the chess board.
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Going to confession is one of the very important duties of the Catholic. It's one of the essential elements so to speak of being a good Catholic. I know it seems awkward and it isn't much fun, but isn't always kind of a release too, to be able to confess all the wrongs you have committed? Best of luck to you.
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If you are thinking of becoming a vicar, you should ask yourself why?\n\nIf it's because you want to help people, there are many ways to do this (such as working for a charity, fundraising, getting involved with Age Concern, or helping at soup kitchens for the homeless for a start) without having to commit to a certain 'way of life'.  People often really need to courage of their convictions to commit to something this big (being a vicar puts you in a position of responsibility as well as one of a religious way of life).  You sound as though you are having doubts about whether or not you should pursue this path.\n\nI would advise you talk to a variety of vicars - old, young, experienced, newly qualified.  Find out what you would really be getting into and maybe get involved with activities to some extent to help you find your answer.  Ultimately you can only find the right answer to your question.\n\nRemember though, what's not necessarily right for you right not does not mean it won't be in the future, and vice versa.\n\nHope that's helpful :)
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only if it comes from the rectory
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Actually, the honorary is "Holy Father." That's the custom of the Catholic Church ... "your grace" and "your emminence" are used for cardinals. Bishops and archbishops are "Bishop Smith," priests are "Father Smith" or "Father Tom," and monsignors are "Monsignor Smith."
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In my religion I am my own priest.  The downside is this means I have to be able to answer all the tough questions I encounter in life such as: Why do bad things happen to good people?  What is the purpose in life?\n\nThe good side is the feeling of rightness that so many people come to the same conclussions as I did looking at the world around me, and how well my religion fits in with science and the observable world.