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Louise Fell In Love... With Her Priest. A True Story.
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- Louise thought long and hard before deciding to do this interview with me. As she says, she is a simple woman, but strong and hearty and convinced of the power of love. I am honored to allow her the opportunity to share her story and hope that it helps her and so many others who fight similar battles. Below are the links to her book. www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Love... and www.louiseouellet.com/
When she said " you can't carry hate in your heart"... I felt that. I felt it to my core. I've forgiven my childhood molester & my mother's murderer. Forgiveness is the gift I give myself every day. I just want to carry Love. Hate is too heavy & corrodes your soul.
isabelle317 thank you for your strength
Dear Isabelle, wow, what an inspiring story! You are very brave and the way you handle this misfortune tells a lot of what a beautiful person you are. Bless you!
Then why do you fail to recognize who the abuser is in this story? You do understand that Louise is a sexual predator right?
I was violently assaulted when I was 17, and I’m still able to recognize who and who is not a potential abuser in relationships. The priest here was being relentlessly chased by a damaged young woman. Her apparent “sweetness” are classic. “See how harmless I am?” “My children saw how obsessed I was so I had them corner this unavailable man and demand to know his intentions.” I wonder how long it took for her teenaged son to figure out Mom was a sick woman?
You’re amazing
In my life's search for truth, I was taught that Christianity teaches that the 'answer' is JESUS. I discovered that Hinduism teaches the 'answer' is to 'clear our KARMA'. You have shared the 'answer' that you have come to find. 'FORGIVENESS, LOVE'. I have come to my own conclusion of what I believe to be truth: Each and All of the above are TRUTH. They are all one in the same.
Thank you David Hoffman for giving my mother the opportunity to tell her story in such an honorable way.
I truly hope that her setting an example as well as her testimony will touch many hearts and open minds to what love is.
She is not a victim but a survivor of a variety of life’s trials; As her daughter I can bare witness that she has a lot to offer even being perfectly imperfect just as we all are and yet God loves her so very much!
I am so grateful and proud of her wisdom, courage and strength.
Again, thank you very much for your kindness and support.
thank you so much for your comment and appreciation of my work, Jessy. your mother is not only a survivor, but something of a hero for maintaining and growing love in her heart and expressing it to others. Good luck to her, and you.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
Though i did not have a childhood of abuse, i was raised in a somewhat dysfunctional family and have experienced domestic abuse as an adult. I applaud your mother for her courage, and for sharing the love she has in her heart. :)
I've been in love with my Catholic priest for many years now, my spirit yearns for him. There is nothing I can do about it, the covid 19 has prevented me from attending church and in a way it's been good it's given me time to realise that this love for him has to come to an end, it's heartbreaking and it's killing me inside. Now that the restrictions are being lifted from the covid 19, my outlook has changed, I won't be attending church as regularly as before, and I now love myself, I have discovered an inner love for myself. I no longer have intense feelings for him anymore' it's like a weight has been lifted off me, and my view on life has changed for the better. Avoidance dose work if you want to get over someone, I don't believe that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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I've been in a secret relationship with a priest for many year's our love only goes stronger. This is actually very common. We have a huge age gap but he's the love of my life. My sister has a daughter with a priest as well.
جيد ، رحلة الحياه للأنسان تتوقف بمحطات كامحطات القطار ، ويتغير سير الرحله عند إكتشاف حقيقة الطرف الآخر . 🌹
I think you did the right thing and if every woman or man who fell in love with a married person did what you did a lot more marriage would survive.
Is this just misconstrued kindness and tenderness that she never had as a child that went to the next level? I do feel bad for the both of them. The priest must have struggled as a man.
sum1has2sayit and her as temptress 🤦♀️
sum1has2sayit she’s a true romantic
You said that exactly how it helped me, Louise. Forgiveness broke that barrier to finally heal. God bless you.
Dear Laurie, I am happy to see that you can relate to what I tried to share. Yes, indeed forgiveness is the most beautiful act of self-love and love for others. May God bless you as well! Louise.
I grew up Roman Catholic - Priests were held at a HIGH level & ruled over their Flock with the power of a Pop Star! I admire Louise for telling her genuine, love filled story. She seems to have a similar background to mine (Portuguese/Latin Catholic). I can fully relate to Her story because I too had a mad crush on my Parish Priest - I was 15, He was 29. Altho He was very attentive to me, nothing Personal happened, but years later, a 17 yr old Girl from my Parish turned up pregnant & named this Priest, who denied it. There was no DNA tests then, but the Kid looked just like Him!! He was transferred & She was vilified by the Community! Go figure?! Thx 4 posting!!!
Patricia Masci ... why didn’t she file a complaint with the Bishops? If that’s his child he would’ve had to leave the priesthood and support the child?
Dear Patricia, what a sad story! Unfortunately, there are not many stories that end good. I had the opportunity to meet a couple who married. He left the church to be with the woman of his heart and they had a big family. He also wrote a book in French. Beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing. Bless you!
Marlou O ... there are billions of Catholics around the world. You pick out 2 and say they all end up sad.
Unbelievable how brainwashed the public is.
He abused his power and they protect him and never blame him for his misconduct.
@@joanofarc6402 I wonder which is worse to be carholic and have the public think our priests are all deviants and that we're judgmental bigots or to be a Muslim and have the public think we want to blow them up.
Thankful being brave enough to publicly tell her story was helpful for Louise to forgive, move forward and live a happier and more fulfilling life. Maybe her story will help others. Be a blessing.
I was raised Roman Catholic, and I remember telling my mom that Father Kline was married for 50 years. She had to explain that he is married to the church, I was 7. Priests when I was young were very special people, they loved their religion and church so much that they didn’t believe it was a sacrifice. With all the accusations that came out, it really sickened me. The church I grew up in never had any of these accusations. Several of my cousins were Alter boys. Believe it or not, I have over 75 first cousins on my dads side. My dad has 12 brothers and sisters. Big Catholic family. I never heard anything from them like that. I don’t understand how rampant this is in a lot of churches. I understand you can’t help who you fall in love with. If the Priest was so upset, I’m guessing he loved you too. But his love for the church is very strong. I’m glad you realized that and went away, but I’m sorry you got your heart broken. 🙏🏻😘
Some of the apostles were married men. The reason that priests don't marry today is unscriptural. Many priests were married and owned property. If they had children their would be a transfer of property to their children. In 1123 and 1139 a change was made and decided by the Catholic church that celibacy would be a requirement for the priesthood. Any property would automatically transfer over to the church. This, however, would change in the 16th century with the Protestant movement. It's a false teaching.
I know exactly how she feels...and forgiveness is a wonderful gift.
I am sure she is an inspiration to many women experiencing domestic violence. Thank you David for giving her the opportunity to share her story, i wish there were more men like you.
David, thank you for giving Louise a place to share this heart wrenching, but uplifting story of forbidden love. Also, thank you, Louise for sharing your life story and writing the book.
My heart breaks for you and for the one you loved. I’m encouraged by how easily you forgive those who wronged you and strive to be more like that.
Angela, I am very touched by your kind comments, thank you! If my story can help, encourage or inspire even just one person, I am grateful! Blessings to you!
You’re very welcome!
Thank you Louise for sharing your story. I know every story is different. I think that some priests just take advantage of that a woman is in love with them. Because it's easier to manipulate and get what they want. And when woman wants more, wants some declarations... then suddenly they are speechless. I'm in difficult situation as well and when I ask him - What do you feel? Do you love me? Who am I for you? - he can't say, he doesn't know. But he would cross physical and intimate boundaries when we meet alone. In normal man-woman relation this would be leading to being a couple and of course both sides need to know what the other person feel and what are hers/his plans. Why with priest it is so hard? Why they can't just behave normal and they play some games. A priest may behave like he loves you but when you need some statement, he is gone. In my opinion there are only two ways- leave the priesthood and get married or stay as a priest but don't let women falling love.
Going through similar situation just the way you describe it. Its so tough
Priest have feelings too. They should be allowed marry but of course they won't allow it because the parish wold have to support him, wife and children. But know money has to go to Rome.
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Yeah, I'm sure you would totally be this understanding if another woman developed an 'attachment' to your spouse wouldn't you?
For whatever reasons, the priest chose not to reciprocate. Sad for this woman, but we only have her side. His choices were based on his own wants, needs and values. The persons that truly sinned were the congregants who passed judgement based on their limited understanding of a situation they couldn't fathom; but, lashed out at a sister in an emotional crisis without regard for their own responsibilities as "Christians" 🙄
Sounds like this author developed an infatuation, and the priest decided he wouldn't break his vows or leave the priesthood. The author has some issues in her past: abusive parents, an abusive relationship. Her story makes me think of certain female students that develop intense crushes on their male teachers. In any case she might have mistaken a priest's concern as "love." We don't know the priest's side of it. Maybe he wanted to put out those signals; maybe he did so unawares, mistakenly assuming a parishioner would not cross the line. The community's scorn against the author is probably that she was perceived to be tempting the priest with forbidden fruit.
wrath of the lamb wow, what a great Christian bully you are... thanks for proving the point that many Catholics just like yourself don’t lead by example - more like by hypocritical double standards.
By the way - There are plenty of married priests - if you’re interested in educating yourself a bit more than that.
Giving yourself entirely to God means being righteous in all of His Ways...
Now does that not include you as a sinner for being hateful by calling people morons and being judgemental?
So very true!!! :(
Roman Catholic priest cannot be married. You obviously inherited your mothers temper and inteligence.
I'm loving this video, this lady, and your interviewing style.
I have truly enjoyed the video and i must say that Louise has always been the most honest person that I've been blessed to know we have known each other now for twenty two years I have seen first hand what the church put her through and even its parishioners who are supposedly good Christians made her life pure hell i myself have never seen so much hatred I thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr David Hoffman for giving her the chance to express herself.
Thank you for your kind words Claire.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Not everyone is taught to love the same way love and nurture is a gift 🎁 not every single one has been shown this lessons are an opportunity to be knowledgeable about.
Thanks for sharing; I hope this helps her to heal.
Dear Jay Jay, thank you for your kind comment! I believe that I am healed, but I am still crushed by the other women and priests' stories.
Great true story. You are a spectacular, beautiful woman! Thank you for telling your story.
David. Please be happy with what you do. We, those who enjoy your videos, love how you share life's / peoples, experiences. I'm sure you are having an affect on all of us who review their history. Thank you!! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you Mark.
David Hoffman
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker You're welcome David. THANK YOU! You're the BEST!
What a lovely, gripping story. Yes, we each have our stories, some as profound as a book would tell. I believe that all the religious rules and regulations we are supposed to uphold are man made and simply meant to keep us subjugated. When we know better, we do better. Great video. Thanks. 🌹
Thank you Linda! 🙏
Oh yeah, she was really respectful of his vocation and life choice. She chased a man with a big “UNAVAILABLE” sign in his clothes, location within a Catholic Church, and who had taken VOWS in a huge public ceremony, and she gets to claim it meant nothing to her because she wanted him, regardless. So to hell with him, right?
If he was married to another WOMAN is the situation different? Does Louise get to decide that what you do with your life? She was a sexual predator. Period.
This is so wrong it’s disgusting.
Sir, you have earned a subscriber. I have only watched a couple of videos, but the content actually moves me to thought, discussion and emotions. Very well done!
We love who we love. She has a beautiful philosophy on life and forgiveness. I hope she finds peace and happiness. And love that can be reciprocated.
Dear LJ, I found my peace and happiness a long time ago, I appreciate your concern, thank you! :) In the video, it looks as if it happened just a few years ago but it has been 25 years already!
Marlou, Thank you for taking the time to explain that to me. I am very happy for you! Blessings to you and your family.
@@ljstevens Likewise!
A beautiful heartfelt story of a courageous woman, told sincerely by herself. Well done, thank you for sharing. . By the way, Jesus apostles were married men.
Mr. Hoffman I really appreciate that you get and want to amplify the human condition. We are all different but we all have different experiences and you seem to understand that and find beauty in the human condition. No matter what there's always something to learn and I get that from your work. J
One doesn't have to believe in God to understand empathy and redemption. Empathy and Redemption are great characteristics!
I'm Christian and believe there are many roads to becoming a good person.
What a courageous woman forgiving everyone who were part of her life and it wasn’t easy
All I gots to say is Amen sister..May the good Lord continue to Order your steps.
Your parents DID know better. So did mine. My dad beat me over things he told himself I did. I did NOT. He beat my brother with 2x4s. Makes me sick. The older we got the worse the beatings were.
I grew up Catholic and something like this happened to me, but it was the priest that was trying to get my attention in a different manner, yes I was very much tempted because all women want that attention of being loved. But In my heart I new it was wrong so I stopped going to church, my mother noticed and she asked me why are you not going to mass anymore and I told her that I didn't feel comfortable any more and that's when I told her why, she cried, she hugged me and she understood. Unfortunately every religion have there rules and regulations. So who's right and who's wrong? The only thing in my heart and mind is that my father GOD sent his only son for the forgiveness of sin if you repent. In other words nobody's perfect. Be safe and GOD bless you all. ❤🙌🙏🥰
@24:00....No, they never were allowed to marry after being ordained...an ordained could have been married to a woman prior and leave that marriage to be ordained by the church but once they are ordained to the church they cannot leave without consequences apparently....it's complicated on both ends...it's dangerous.
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Yes, here’s a brief history. Viewers tempted to say “aha!” should go past 3:47.
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Some of the apostles were married men. The reason that priests don't marry today is unscriptural. Many priests were married and owned property. If they had children their would be a transfer of property to their children. In 1123 and 1139 a change was made and decided by the Catholic church that celibacy would be a requirement for the priesthood. Any property would automatically transfer over to the church. This, however, would change in the 16th century with the Protestant movement. It's a false teaching.
I wonder if the priest is still alive and, if so, how does he feel about the book and what happened in the past?
Dear Denise, yes he is still alive, I don't know how he feels about the book, but when I go there to visit my friends, I see him sometimes from distance and he still smiles to me. I presume that he is not angry about it. As for what happened in the past, I wish I could know how he feels. Thank you for your comment. 😊
@@marlouo3409 I just can't understand why didn't you fight for your love?
I feel this woman's pain and give thanks to God that He gave her the gift of being able to forgive herself and others. I lament that neither see nor most of the faithful of the Roman Church misunderstand the nature and history of the creation of celibacy as a requirement for men who are not in religious orders. Nothing of consequence happened in 1839. From Apostolic times it was married men who were ordained. Notice the sequence: they were married first, and then they were ordained with the consent of their wives. In 1054, as part of the great schism, a bishop of Rome made a terrible pronouncement contrary to both the Gospel and the tradition of Apostolic Christianity that it was an abomination for a married man to stand at the altar of sacrifice. That bishop of Rome erred. Readers should not counter this reality by appealing to the "doctrine of Infallibility" that was erroneously invented at Vatican Council number One (1868-1870).
Celibacy is called a canonical "discipline," and it is not a vow. The ordinand promises to "accept the discipline" of celibacy, which is neither traditional nor healthy. On the other hand, those who are in religious orders are giving, (not submitting), but giving their chastity, their poverty, and their obedience as a way of life. These are known as the evangelical counsels. There is a great difference between giving, versus submitting.
It is a tremendous spiritual gift if a secular priest, that is one who is not in a religious order, is able to promise to accept the discipline of celibacy, and goes on to survive something which is an unnatural and non-evangelical state of being. Celibacy is something wicked that a bishop of Rome created in the year 1054 A.D., thus breaking the Roman church for the past 1,000 years. It is erroneous and fallible.
FULL DISCLOSURE: I speak with a tone of authority hority because I am a former Friar who was never ordained because I eventually discerned that I had neither a priestly vocation, nor a vocation to be a friar. On the other hand, I never considered the secular priesthood, because it is neither evengelical nor natural. I sensed this as fact at the age of 9.
I feel this is woman's pain very deeply, and I thank God that she has been given the gift of being able to forgive. I thank God for using her therapist as a vessel of learning.
I agree with you 100%; priests are only human and should be able to marry. I have met several priests who have stirred up emotions in me, and as a passionate woman, I feel a sense of loss for all women who meet a man of the cloth, who have to withhold their natural feelings.
Priests should be able to marryi
It's hypocritical for the Catholic Church to frown on homosexuality, yet there are tons of gay men in the church (what were those guys doing in the seminary?) MEN are basically predators, and where do they go for their prey? Hunters go to the forest, fishermen go to the waters, some priests go to the church ...where there are lots of children, or lonely women. The Pope needs to allow priests to marry...or the catholic faith will fall
Relatable
What a compelling tragedy. Unrequited love is such a powerful emotion!
The Catholic Church seems to be the only religious organisation that gets forensically scrutinised by the media , for some reason other faiths and big organisations are not investigated to the same level when it comes to moral failings !
David, Thank You for bringing these interesting stories to light....Great job by the way.
I think a lot of people can relate to Loiuse story, having experienced abusive parents.
I also know of a priest who married, and another one who had an affair with a married woman.
Priest/Nuns have needs, and should be allowed to marry.>>They did marry, at one time.
Priests were able to marry initially. They would own the land and home where their church was located. They started leaving their assets to their children when they died, so the church changed it to they can't wed. It's also not in the bible. The Lord does call people to never marry, but you don't have to be a priest for that. Individual relationships with God are essential. I left the catholic church and never looked back.
B B , interesting point you make, a friend of long ago with many family members being priests and nuns said the same thing although put a little bit differently, it was one of her uncles that said the church ended the priest's marriages for financial reasons, very sad indeed, with all the money the church collects from people they had to their priests from marriage to save money, very sad
Very interesting. I did not know why they turned to celibacy.
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This is like my life!
Read my replies , you interested in forming a group
I've been in a secret relationship in CA with a catholic priest and understand.
I think people who grow up poor with abusive parents it’s because the parents are so scared of keeping the kids alive and functional and they use use the same parenting style of their parent because the don’t know any better. It’s not until you escape poverty that you see there is a different way. At least that’s been my experience.
My sister fell in love with our priest too but what happened wasn't good...he adopted her😭
❤wow cool.
David Hoffman, please understand, Catholic Church means nothing to you, but for us Catholics it is sacred and some boundaries should not be crossed. True Catholics take religion very serious and hold it above our earthly desires. You just don't compromise with sacred. That's why I can't view this video as something virtuous or good.
Thank you for your thoughts. I am very close to several serious members of the Catholic Church and I have deep respect for their honor and decency. This woman is expressing her experiences and I am as I usually do in my interviews, not judging her but hoping that she will share her thoughts and feelings which I think she did. I understand yours as well.
David Hoffman filmmaker
So sad. So one thing to remember there are good looking consecrated priests out there and they are taken and wear a wedding ring as a sign and promise to be faithful, chaste and pure for their love to God. As a Catholic there are boundaries which should never be crossed and one is don't compete with Consecrated Priests.For the duration of this story she did not mention her husband but once that he had aids or some health issue. What does God & Mary think about this? Do not become a stumbling block.. whether or not her heart soared seeing him that could be attraction but spiritually it is wrong and yes a Sin. For another she is dishonoring her husband and since she is pretty she really is not attending Mass for Jesus when he is present. The priest was tempted and later realized the devil is cunning, beautiful and sweet. She should have used the confessional for confessing and not for a meeting place. Mother Mary calls the Priests Her own. Hopefully they were able to move on.
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i will keep mind open
Thank you! 🙏
Very interesting 🤔
Folks, you can find her book on Amazon.
What a wise woman with an interesting story. Thanks.
Beautiful story... but it drives me crazy when someone says "Right" after ever sentence!
I apologize for the annoying nervous tick I have when I must speak in public, I will take note of that for the next time! I appreciate your constructive comment! ☺
@@marlouo3409 I'm very sorry I didn't realize you would have read this. I definitely should watch what I say on CZcams.
I have the same problem speaking I'm public and I'm no one to criticize you!
Great job and thank you for telling your story.
@@cdsnider9496, no worries, no offense taken!😊
This was his choice. He could have left. He chose his vocation. It seems one sided.
I was raised amish but didn’t want to join the Amish church after my years of “rumpspringa”. As a matter of fact I couldn’t join that church because some of their teachings are not biblical and I follow truth.
However, I fell deeply in love with an Amish girl (and she with me)who was a member already. We dated for a few years and planned on getting married but I could not become a member of that church no matter how hard I tried to convince myself. (I had to become a member to get married.) so we parted ways.
Loving someone u can’t be be with because of a false religion is HELL.
Every little girl had a crush or fell in love with their priests. This story is older than the bible itself..
Some of the apostles were married men. The reason that priests don't marry today is unscriptural. Many priests were married and owned property. If they had children their would be a transfer of property to their children. In 1123 and 1139 a change was made and decided by the Catholic church that celibacy would be a requirement for the priesthood. Any property would automatically transfer over to the church. This, however, would change in the 16th century with the Protestant movement. It's a false teaching.
This is sin. Allowing yourself to have romantic thoughts with someone who is a Priest is wrong; just as having an affair with a married man. If you would have tempted him to leave the priesthood, I can assure you that devil himself would have destroyed both of your lives. Satan always shows himself as angel of light; meaning something “good”. He is a destroyer; sin always look attractive. No sin is worth your eternal life.
You cannot mold the Catholic faith to suit your own agenda. When a priest is ordained in the Catholic Church, he becomes married to the church. If he starts dating while a priest, he is cheating. There are exceptions for priests who are already married, but this scenario is not one of them. Even if he is laicized, he will be a priest forever according to Melchisedech. He will not though, have the privilege of saying Mass or performing sacraments. If he confesses his sin prior to his marriage, he can still be Catholic provided that he follows the rules. These are the rules of the Catholic church, whether you deem them to be right or wrong. The faithful Catholic embrace these rules because we understand how they bind us to Christ. If you can’t follow the rules, you are allowed to freely choose another church. Should you say: I am Catholic, but..... then you are not Catholic. This film is upsetting to me. I think you should follow this up by meeting with a priest. This woman is sweet and has had a hard life, but she needs to know that you can disobey the rules, but you will have accept the consequences. God bless her and her husband.
I don’t understand how she thinks this isn’t a sin.... The Bible tells you what is and isn’t. God will forgive but you must repent (turn from the sin) and ask forgiveness
I know this comment is 5months old, but exactly what you said, these rules are not biblical they are church made rules that go against the very commands of God to be fruitful and multiply. In my mind I strongly believe that the reason there are many instancesof priest abusing children is partially because these men have no avenue to freely express thier God created sexual urges. I understand the catholic church has rules, but maybe just maybe it's time to revisit this rule. Just because a rule has persisted for thousands of years does not make it unammendable, at the end of the day only Gods word is eternal.
Oh booooyyy.
She’s protective of her parents behavior, abusive behavior, because it’s very difficult to admit the parents that you love are abusive people .
There is a lot of devious people lay people involved in the Church. It's the reason I don't go to Church. A crowd of judgemental people and some terrible gossips. You are so right priests were allowed married in times gone by. I admire you but I do think you should have tried to avoid the priest early on.
Seems Like everyone else is to blame
Hello, yes, you are right, it looks like that everyone is too blame. It is a very short video to try to explain a whole life. What I have been through is valid but I take full responsibility for letting these abuses happen. I am as much to blame that is for sure, but as much as I forgave others, I also forgave myself. I hope it helps you understand better. Thank you so much for your constructive comment, that was a very good point. 😊🙏
Am also in love with a priest now.....I don't know how to stop it.... Can so one help me please
Pray the litany of chastity and switch parishes
You can purify your love by praying for yourself and for the priest
Wouldnt life be much simpler if men and women would understand that other peoples commitments to their spouses, God etc is sacrosanct and to be rspected, instead of feeling that their infatuations somehow gives them the right to demand that others break their vows!
Perhaps we cannot control our feelings towards others but we can certainly control our reactions to them. Ladies and gentlemen, when you battle with an inordinate attachment, please act like responsible adults and not toddlers and remove yourself from the situation!
Move to another parish; avoid that married woman/man in the office or wherever etc etc, then there really wouldnt be any need for sob stories.
Gosh, what a self-indulgent and narcissistic soceity we have become!
There’s absolutely nothing stoping that priest from being with her.
That priest rejected her.
The Catholic church doesn’t force anyone to be a priest or be celibate.
Yes you are correct, it's very hard for them to leave priesthood. I'm in a relationship with a priest many years and we have a huge age gap. It was love at first sight we had a 1 yr long affair before the church found the letters I wrote to him and told him to choose between the stupid girl (me) or his vocation, they typed me a letter as if he wrote it and forced him to sign it , the office called me to pick it up , I didn't know what I was called to pick up but I went and my heart shattered the moment I opened the letter and read it. I was very confused on why his actions of humiliation towards me if we made love over 100 times in that year and we were very open with each other and trusted each other, I cried 😢 I had hate but never argued back or said a word, I stayed quiet and away for a long time.7 months later a friend of mine from church that wasn't aware of my situation called me to see how I was doing and told me hey I wonder what's wrong with the priest he's been coming more than 30 minutes late to mass everyday and he looks very depressed, doesn't want to really talk to anyone like he used to . I heard in the office that he was discovered having an affair with a younger woman and they forced him to sign a letter they wrote for her to keep her away. It was their my heart stopped hating him and realized what really happened 😥💔 😢 I always felt love vibes in random moments as if he was praying for me not to hate him. I decided to go back to the church but not cross word's with him , he ran to me like a high school kid and held me tightly in his arms and said I LOVE YOU please we need to talk. I said I know. That night he showed up at my home and he was in tears as he told me exactly what truly happened and how trying to leave priesthood is a nightmare and they told him he'd loose everything and we'd both only gain public shame. He said his life was never the same , it hurt him as much as it hurt me . We secretly came back together and been together since then. He loves and protects me as much as I love and protect him. This is common and happens alot.
There's also absolutely nothing stopping your husband (if you had one) from being with another woman whilst committed to you, but that wouldn't be much fun now would it?!
2 Jezebels and a flirty priest ......that must've been one chatty church.....all kidding aside ....the struggle for equality continues - that being said, there are no rules and there is no instruction manual. Glad our hero found her epiphany from a life filled with anomalies.....🙃
At least it's a woman not a young boy. .
I believe the "church" and religion are too different things. People in religion are full of judgement, because they have no concept of Ressurrection Life. They seem to project everything that they are guilty of. It is easy to want to cling to a kind man after suffering abuse, but when one discovers the Love of Jesus and His unconditional acceptance, the abuse of the past begins to fade like a bad dream. I honestly don't know when forgiveness occurs. How can we know when we don't even know when faith occurs. We hear, but the Holy Spirit digests. That is truelly Grace. Grace is supply. Faith is the assurance of it! Christianity is not religion. It is Life.
I have read the scriptures several times over the past thirty years. It does NOT teach that a man or woman shouldn't get married. It does say that when you marry you mind the things of your spouse more than the things of God. And it also teaches that it is better to marry than to burn if you are involved in fornication.
Be careful about what a certain church teaches you. Religion can be a bad thing. Search out and read the Bible on your own.
God says to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling....
I suppose whatever version of the bible you keep reading over and over doesn't contain Matt 19:12, Matt 19: 29 or 1 Cor 7:34 and many other similar passages?
Or perhaps, more likely, your eyes simply glaze over when real demands are made of you for the kingdom
@mandatumnovum7127
No, sir.
Maybe don't be so rude in your feedback. You sound like one of those Bible banging freaks who think they know more than anyone. Rather than coming across like a sarcastic judger of people ,how about being kind . You will get through to humans a lot better.
Falling in Love is not a sin, Real love is putting God and His things first ,the rest fallows. The fact that this Priest decided not to cheat on God although He felt in Love is amazing. Celibacy should be optional ,God made women because it is not good for men to be alone, theres is nothing more wonderful here on earth than the love of a women of God. It sucks that these Man of God are obligated to not get Married and form a family of their own, the faithful ones do a big sacrifice to attend their calling of God and become a Priest, but man made celibacy obligatory NOT God!
Celibacy IS optional.
Last I checked no one is forcing you to become a priest or nun!
My name is Diana johnson you want a storey about suffering pain love death at times.. fake happiness no shcool no knowledge for years and years. About Christianity about your young son passing miracles i cry cuz i know this will help a lot of people a little of everything that people are going through this book has been on my heart a long time i told a little of my story when i got sick so many women came forth
I say this with the greatest respect and without any intention to be offensive, but this rule that priests cannot marry has caused too many problems and makes no sense. Peter from whom the Pope descends was married, he had a mother in law. The apostles were married. It makes no sense, it has caused so much problems in the catholic church.
Lesson learnt I hope
Avoid religious people. Simple.
She is referring to TRADITIONS OF MAN.... they are mearly inventions made up by people and not biblically sound.
I can not listened to that
It takes 7 years to become a priest plenty of time to know if celibacy is right for you to discern a vocation , for a woman to tempt him Is really wrong knowing he has given his life to God , they are an easy target of women especially women who are emotionally vulnerable , she’s wrong with her information and uninformed on the priesthood , the vast majority of priests are happy with their lives as celibates , she reminds me of women who fall in love with people in prison it’s the forbidden fruit , she needs to find a single man there’s plenty out there she’s just pure wrong , the priest also has issues as needs to review his situation but he may just have hit a bump in the road, the lady needs to go out and find a non celibate man and leave the priests alone ! Stop playing the victim!
Kind of hard to follow.
Though I am pro Catholic for many reasons I agree with this wonderful woman that in denying these two people the Church sinned against God Himself. "They are not two but one flesh. Therefore what God hath joined together let no man put asunder." (Jesus speaking in Matt.19:6)
God certainly didn't join her to a priest though. Your post doesn't make any sense!
I dont believe in priests ...
C J I guess you mean you don’t think consecrated celibate religious should be allowed by organized religions. But maybe you’re unaware that Catholics aren’t the only religious body to have celibate people who take lifetime vows. The Buddhists also do. So do the Anglicans, though mostly in imitation of Catholics. There’s also the tiny matter of freedom of religion in the US. Some forces try to nibble away at it from the edges, but too bad. Like other guarantees of freedom it’s held fast against multiple challenges.
Like God, you can believe or not in priests but your disbelief doesn’t make God or priests less real.
Rose Zingleman priests are not god. They’re not representing the cosmos or divine, but only man ‘s concept of god. Now your saying I don’t believe in god?
Rose Zingleman would you trust your child to be left alone with a catholic priest?
Rose Zingleman I don’t believe In organised entrepreneurship religions
I love God and jesus holy sperit i am not catholic i personaly think god put them together he chose the way of man sad the catholic have lots of things i dont get i think the catholic religions has caused just as much pain to God as happiness just my feeling i know i am full christian and i feal love and am atracted to wemen he made me this way sad if you love God seek him your self dont follow a cult sade the preist fought them feelings sad he loved her but thought it was wrong
David. I’m shocked you would allow this women to target a religion and it’s people without presenting both sides.
She’s not catholic. If she has no clue where and why priestly celibacy cane from.
Maybe she should read and teach herself 2000 yrs of tradition.
She is full of envy and hate if she’s doing this.
Unbelievable!
ShakeyBritches .... here’s the issue. There are many MARRIED catholic priests.
They have families & live among us! She’s lying or is delusional.
Please look up Fr Longnecker (North Carolina) or Fr Palmer (UK) to name just a few married catholic priests.
Btw. Catholic priests and nuns get full pensions (not 401k) and cars paid by the church when they retire. We also have deacons who are all fully married and can do anything a priest does except prayers during communion.
Why are there zero videos questioning celibate Buddhist monks?
Lastly, I do read the Bible. ReRead St John again. Thanks sweets! Xoxo
ShakeyBritches .... god doesn’t drown innocent people in floods. People have free will to chose.
God does judge. He does separate the good from the evil.
The Christian God is also very forgiving and loving.
ShakeyBritches .... Faith is knowledge. Not a feeling.
Crazy life the Catholic church allows married priests only when coming from another religion where they were previously married. It does not allow for ordained men in the Catholic church to marry. Retirement income: Diocesan Priests get paid. Religious priests take vows of poverty and don’t get paid.
Gregory Edward ... wrong. If a man enters the seminary married he may become a priest. There’s priest in Texas, Corpus Christi who married very young.
Louise, you are so right when you question why priests can't get married. I am catholic and I have always thought that the priesthood should be open to everyone- single men , married men, single women , married women. There is a need and a place for everyone's special talents in the church...if only the hierarchy would open their eyes to this. Single men just don't understand the majority of women or the complexities of marriage and family life.
The priests job is to administer sacraments and look out for the spiritual life of their flock. For this they should be totally available and not encumbered with responsibilities of families of their own which are already immensely difficult as you well know.
They are NOT there to attend to or solve your marital problems!
How selfish to demand that other people with or without families of their own should be at your beck and call to resolve your own family problems, which you presumably can't do yourself!
@@mandatumnovum7127 Priests are supposed to be a reflection of Christ....and Christ healed, accompanied, counseled, comforted, fed the hungry, ministered to the poor and yes, ATTENDED to His flock. Missionaries do this all the time, many with their families along side them. Spirituality is found in all parts of life, not just a church building or the sacraments. Christs says "come to me when you are burdened" and that's what we need to hear from our church.
@@bonitalopez5021 Ok, so where in all your gooey platitude is married marriage counselor included in the JD of a priest according to Jesus' example? Nice way to beat around the bush with pointless phrases that have no bearing on the issue at hand...
@@mandatumnovum7127 Christ's ways are "gooey"?.....well, that's exactly why the church is losing people.. such a lack of compassion. And in case you haven't noticed, as civilizations and humanity progress, they become inclusive--which is a good thing
@@bonitalopez5021 Ahh, the good old 'inclusive' trope. Why am I surprised this is what it was about all along? (sarc). Straight to playing the 'lacking compassion' card when our views challenged aren't we?
So asking such women to leave priests (and other married people) alone to dedicate themselves to their original vows because, 'muh you love who you love', constitutes a lack of 'compassion' and 'inclusion' these days? I fear the many souls misled by encouraging sinful lifestyles under the guise of 'compassion' will find hell to be very 'inclusive' indeed. So no, thank you, it is in fact immoral, wishy washy doctrines like yours that's driving people away; and at any rate, better an empty church than a damned one.
Staying on point though and for the record, you still have not explained why you think it's the priests' job to act as your marriage counselor. After all, according to you, gifts are to be found everywhere. So why not your regular 'gifted' parishioner, who's married to boot to suit your tastes?
Your agenda is barely concealed!
Interesting story, I was brought up in the Catholic Church. I must say, just as she did “ THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS FULL OF HYPOCRISY”! It was not for me, I never looked back! I am spiritual yet definitely not a Catholic! Also, their sins against children and young people are APPALLING! Again,such ridiculous hypocrisy! Just ewwwww
Love isn't a feeling it's a choice, she was lusting him, but she's right about forgiveness, and being catholic is all wrong too
She is a very very sick woman.
It must be sad being Catholic. 😭
Of course a sinner would say that about the Catholic Church 🙄
It's all about the money and power going to the Pope, nothing to do with him not loving you or not, he can't just simply leave either, it's his life work and dedication