How do Catholic priests remain chaste?

For me, it is not sublimination, but a healthy recognition of my sexuality and its urges--and choosing not to act on them. Or, better, of acting appropriately and in accord with my commitment to celibacy. read more

The Catholic priest remains chaste not because of human "sublimation" but by the grace of Faith. This grace is the Faith that assures the Catholic priest that he is married to the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. read more

Catholic celibacy advocates offer principles that can help celibate priests remain psychologically healthy, but most of them are factors that any person, sexually active or not, needs to be happy- strong community, meaningful relationships, stress management, open communication. read more