Authenticity: A Priest's Story

One of the positive trends in the church these past few years is the increased freedom Catholics seem to feel to write about their experiences of church in a more honest, authentic way. Any reforms coming must be based on these authentic experiences.

Found a delightful essay by Monsignor Harry J. Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, in Commonweal. He's 83 and has been celibate 59 years. He explores the reality of living out that vow.

It's honest, well-written. Check it out.