text: A homosexual male ordained to the priesthood confects valid Sacraments and can live a life of holiness but a homosexual orientation impedes a priest from relating to the Church as Christ does his Bride, akin to a homosexual man married to a heterosexual woman. I used to be of the opinion that as long as a man is celibate what difference does it make but now I see the Church's wisdom in discouraging homosexual men from seeking out the priesthood.