Expert: George A. Card,sfo, M.I - 1/1/2006

Question
Do you think it is likely that the Roman Catholic Church will ever ordain women priests?  If so,which factor(s) do you think is most likely to influence the Catholic Church in ordaining women priests- possibly the change of pope, the changing role of women in society, female ministers in other Christian churches?  
I would be very grateful to know any opinions you hold on this particular issue and look forward to hearing from you soon.  
Sophie.

Answer
                      Peace

dear Sophie
   First,I hope this doesn't sounds rude but simply put there is not a chance unless the Catholic Church is really the whore of Babylon as some of her most bitter enemies thinks she is.
   Second, No I and other faithful Catholics are not a bunch of out dated male sexist pigs or oppressed foolish woman being crushed under foot.
    In the Catholic Church we believe that their are doctrines and practices related to the 7 sacraments, Christ established within the Church. One of the doctrines is a male only priesthood.
    A really good book on this matter was given to me by a friend. At the time she was practicing wiccan and active bi-sexual with a partner of each sex. She decided to read, to better give a challenge to any surprises I might give in talk/debate she wanted to have with me on the subject. It total open her eyes on several sacrament matters and some others about the nature of God as Catholics (and other Christians)have in general.
     The Book is entitled: Women and the Priesthood.
Written by dr Alice von Hildebrand ( a convert from a Orthodox Jewish tradition) and dr Peter Kreeft. Published by Franciscan University Press. If you are in North American, I can perhaps get you a copy if its out of print.

My friend gave me the book about 3 years ago. She has been practicing Catholic for the last 2 1/2 years. She is no longer with either of her past "lovers". In fact her former male "lover" is now Catholic as well. As for the other, I dont know.


                      Your servant in Christ
                             george