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Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by vanstanzy(m): 11:37am On Nov 19, 2012
Freely God Almighty gave him to me, and freely i'll give him back to God. But first i have to interview and evaluate him to make sure he knows and understand the choice he's making. If yes, then i'll support him and let him be.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Abali1(m): 11:40am On Nov 19, 2012
Beline:
Catholic Church, I'm a Catholic and have known so many who could not become a priest just because they are their parents only son.




Catholic Church has certain rigid doctrines. For instance, a deformed person cannot be a priest/nun; An impotent man cannot be a priest.
Also, an only son cannot be a priest. The church accepts only those who by their own free will and their parents consent, to come and serve God.
An only son cannot be a priest. You can go and ask.

I support the post am quoting
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by vanstanzy(m): 11:40am On Nov 19, 2012
Bobbystanley: For wetin naa??...my only son will marry @ the age of 20 so dat he will produce male children to replace him incase anytin happens to him...no human being for igbo land go gree dat kind tin oo.
We believe in AHAMEFULA.

Am from the east, and don't agree with a thing u've said. When u say no one from Igbo land will allow that, just speak for urself dude!
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by ooua: 11:41am On Nov 19, 2012
See all of saying no undecidedSee all of saying no African man, you can do better thing if you want your name to remain. Tell me will Clinton be forgoten with only a girl? what about Bush, then coming home how about Pastor Chris.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by ooua: 11:43am On Nov 19, 2012
Abali1:

Catholic Church has certain rigid doctrines. For instance, a deformed person cannot be a priest/nun; An impotent man cannot be a priest.
Also, an only son cannot be a priest. The church accepts only those who by their own free will and their parents consent, to come and serve God.
An only son cannot be a priest. You can go and ask.

I support the post am quoting

This is big lie, go to St. Marys Isolo, one of the Prist there is an only son and from the East. It is the person's wish. grin
Abali1:

Catholic Church has certain rigid doctrines. For instance, a deformed person cannot be a priest/nun; An impotent man cannot be a priest.
Also, an only son cannot be a priest. The church accepts only those who by their own free will and their parents consent, to come and serve God.
An only son cannot be a priest. You can go and ask.

I support the post am quoting

This is big lie, go to St. Marys Isolo, one of the Prist there is an only son and from the East. It is the person's wish.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by GoodNigerian: 11:44am On Nov 19, 2012
Priesthood is not to be confused with profession. It is a calling. God calls man, not the other way round. So, when God calls, one is bound to answer. However, he has to be guided to ascertain whose voice he hears. When you confirm it's God. Filee!!! Don't tempt God. Which is better? to see your only son become a rogue later in life, even dead as a result of his disobedience to his maker, or to have him as a Catholic priest? Talking from experience anyway. Or would you go and ask God why He decides to choose your only son to become a Catholic priest/

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Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Tochi4life: 11:46am On Nov 19, 2012
Abali1:

Catholic Church has certain rigid doctrines. For instance, a deformed person cannot be a priest/nun; An impotent man cannot be a priest.
Also, an only son cannot be a priest. The church accepts only those who by their own free will and their parents consent, to come and serve God.
An only son cannot be a priest. You can go and ask.

I support the post am quoting
That's a very big lie. I have a relation "an only son and his only sister" They choose to serve God and were even ordained on the same day by the Bishop.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by robert2051(m): 11:47am On Nov 19, 2012
@Beline; The founder of the Spanish catholic movement, "OPUS DEI" Rev' Father Jose Mari Escriva, was an only son who lost his 3 sisters to illness as a child.
I'm not sure about your conclusion on only sons not being accepted as preists by the vatican but while going thru the posts i was wondering if a female Nlander would comment on the thread as this topic should hardly concern female parents, pls verify the claim if possible.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Tochi4life: 11:49am On Nov 19, 2012
Beline: I dont know how truthful this your claim is but I stand on what I know the church will not ordain him a priest.
I just wish I was in the east now I would have taken a pic of their calender. He and his sister were their parents on;y children and are both Rev father and sister respectively.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by vanstanzy(m): 11:52am On Nov 19, 2012
Beline: The Church will not accept him being an only son, it is a rule in the church.

Beline, pls i beg u, make research before u quote. Wherever did u get that info? I know and am close to some Catholic priests who are only sons. Once son and parents consent to this, the Church can't reject the request.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Abali1(m): 12:00pm On Nov 19, 2012
Abeg those that say it's a big lie should please provide me with just one name.
Please don't confuse a man that has half-brother(s) with an only son of the parents. A sole heir.

Also, parental consent is very necessary before the church ordains you. It is akin to parental consent during marriage. The catholic will not wed you if your parents (especially the girl's parents) does not consent.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Abali1(m): 12:04pm On Nov 19, 2012
Tochi4life:
I just wish I was in the east now I would have taken a pic of their calender. He and his sister were their parents on;y children and are both Rev father and sister respectively.

Tochi abeg, na only their name and parish will do.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by freecocoa(f): 12:05pm On Nov 19, 2012
If that's what he wants, then its his call.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Arysexy(m): 12:06pm On Nov 19, 2012
The popular father Mbaka of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria A.M.E.N is an only son and he is a catholic priest.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by robert2051(m): 12:07pm On Nov 19, 2012
@abali1; 1. jose escriva, 2. ignatius of loyola.
I believe you can check wikkipedia!
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by DrMuzungu(m): 12:08pm On Nov 19, 2012
If he wants to become a priest for genuine reasons (i.e. to dedicate himself and his life to God), then yes. I will support him. However, if he wants to become chief-thief-doctor-prophet-apostle-mr-mumu pastor, then certainly not.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by k2039: 12:21pm On Nov 19, 2012
Lagos_Boi:

so you prefer your son to be a pope than to continue your generation, do you understand what the question is? your only son? he is your only hope of living on? totally senseless to me.

Actually you are the one who is senseless,last time I checked adoption isnt realy a big deal.

1.So what gives u d impression he may not die b4 he gets married.
2.That if he married he will actually give birth.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Tochi4life: 12:24pm On Nov 19, 2012
Abali1:

Tochi abeg, na only their name and parish will do.
Rev Father Ernest Obodo and Rev Sister something Obodo.. I was at the ordination at Holy Ghost cathedral Enugu the. they are from our Umunna so I'm very sure.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Nobody: 12:44pm On Nov 19, 2012
Beline: The Church will not accept him being an only son, it is a rule in the church.
Oh yeah? where did you get this lie from?
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by freecocoa(f): 12:46pm On Nov 19, 2012
ItsModella:
Oh yeah? where did you get this lie from?
Help me ask o.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Nobody: 12:50pm On Nov 19, 2012
berem: eerm....no comment!


Swiri pie! Ayaf missed u oo
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by GailMartins: 12:51pm On Nov 19, 2012
Gabriel_sylar: I will arrange unilag babes for him.....

Lol @ arrange unilag babes for him grin
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by ujoatu(m): 1:07pm On Nov 19, 2012
anglican priest yes, catholist priest MBA OOO grin
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by alexola20(m): 1:09pm On Nov 19, 2012
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by NEROSKY(m): 1:13pm On Nov 19, 2012
i dey craze Wher is it written in d bible
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by reganvida: 1:25pm On Nov 19, 2012
This is a very strong decision to take buh i have to let him make his own decision because my Dad never stood in my way when i made decisions.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Donlouise(m): 1:47pm On Nov 19, 2012
Beline:
Catholic Church, I'm a Catholic and have known so many who could not become a priest just because they are their parents only son. My dear d church will ordain an only child a priest as long as d person have calling. In noe of a priest who was an only son 2 a muslim parent hw abt dat?



Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by lacum: 2:01pm On Nov 19, 2012
Abali1:

Catholic Church has certain rigid doctrines. For instance, a deformed person cannot be a priest/nun; An impotent man cannot be a priest.
Also, an only son cannot be a priest. The church accepts only those who by their own free will and their parents consent, to come and serve God.
An only son cannot be a priest. You can go and ask.

I support the post am quoting
my broda ur wrong. Firstly, priestly celibacy is not a doctrine its just a dicsiplinary measure. Secondly, i am a seminarian and i must say dat all d oda tins u said above are correct but to say dat 1st born cannot b a priest is wrong. What d church needs is ur consent and d consent of ur guardians but ur consent supercedes dats if u insist even when ur threatened by ur parents. Tks
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Abali1(m): 2:04pm On Nov 19, 2012
ok. I withdraw my initial assertion. But I thought as the Catholic does not accept a deformed or impotent man, so also they will not accept an only son. Moreover, all my years as a Catholic and a product of a Catholic missionary school, I have not come across an Only son as a Priest.
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Abali1(m): 2:07pm On Nov 19, 2012
lacum: my broda ur wrong. Firstly, priestly celibacy is not a doctrine its just a dicsiplinary measure. Secondly, i am a seminarian and i must say dat all d oda tins u said above are correct but to say dat 1st born cannot b a priest is wrong. What d church needs is ur consent and d consent of ur guardians but ur consent supercedes dats if u insist even when ur threatened by ur parents. Tks

Ok sir. But I have never come across an Only Son as a priest.
Let me ask you.... As a seminarian, have you come across An Only Son as a Rev. Fr.?
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Lenny5000(m): 2:18pm On Nov 19, 2012
Tochi4life: For the Roman Catholics, we all know once you decide to become a priest, that means no marriage again. The question now is, as a parent would you support your only son if he decides to go to the Seminary and become a priest?

I will first teach or show him why that is a wrong choice... Traditions of men vs God
God wants everyone to marry that is why he ordained the first marriage in Eden between Adam and Eve... So his choice should be between following the "Traditions laid down by men" or following God... (It is not good for the man to be alone, so I will make him an help mate) Also I would teach him that Popes and Priest of old including "PETER" who they say was the first Pope married. Having taught him all these I will respect his choice and support him in every way that i can.

Bless
Re: Would You Support Your Son If He Decides To Become A Priest. by Nobody: 2:37pm On Nov 19, 2012
Lenny5000:

I will first teach or show him why that is a wrong choice... Traditions of men vs God
God wants everyone to marry that is why he ordained the first marriage in Eden between Adam and Eve... So his choice should be between following the "Traditions laid down by men" or following God... (It is not good for the man to be alone, so I will make him an help mate) Also I would teach him that Popes and Priest of old including "PETER" who they say was the first Pope married. Having taught him all these I will respect his choice and support him in every way that i can.

Bless

Please stick to the topic.No churc bashing here.Don't derail the thread,the worst you can do is ignore

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