1998 HORIZON No. 1 -- Celibacy

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Celibacy - Continuing the understanding of celibacy

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Years ago, many religious took vows of celibacy without any real discussion of what that would mean. Today vocation directors strive to work with candidates and communities to develop healthy understandings of the many dimensions of the vow. Read more...

How to talk about celibacy with candidates

By James Halstead O.S.A., Joan Scanlon OP, and An interview

Like all the vows, celibacy is a big topic. It has many layers of meaning and significance, and it’s not always easy to talk about. Read more...

How to encourage community members to talk about celibacy with candidates

By Carole Riley C.D.P.

Living celibately is about loving celibately. Living celibately is about belonging, being at home, feeling cared for and connected. Read more...

Addressing celibacy issues with gay and lesbian candidates

By Robert Nugent S.D.S.

I recently met two priest vocation directors from one of the largest archdioceses on the east coast. My pastoral ministry for many years has been with gay and lesbian Catholics, including many who want to enter religious life or seek ordination. Read more...

Resources on celibate intimacy

Andre, Rae. Positive Solitude: A Practical Program for Mastering Loneliness and Achieving Self-Fulfillment. New York, N.Y.: Harper Perennial, 1991. Read more...

The gifts of celibate friendship and intimacy

During the last two decades many religious have spent a great deal of time reflecting on and exploring the relationship between sexuality and our spirituality. Men and women in the formation process have also been affected in significant ways by major changes in understandings and attitudes about human sexuality resulting from the sexual revolution in the 60s and 70s. Read more...

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