CATHOLIC CELIBACY: A CHALLENGE TO TIV FAMILY AND CULTURE

Tersoo Gwaza

Abstract


We live in a world that is characterized by sex and sexual activities. Some of the secular songs that we listen to and the movies that we watch daily, incontrovertibly, substantiate this claim. Consequently, for some, particularly the youth, it is inconceivable, unthinkable, and absurd for a normal human being who is physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically balanced to think of celibacy, let alone to embrace it in perpetuity. However, the charism of celibacy was manifested clearly and fruitfully in the life of Jesus Christ who lived a perfect celibate life. Moreover, celibacy enables priests to emulate the perfect priesthood of Christ. Thus, celibacy is a necessary option despite its challenges to our global village and cultures.

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