I READ with great interest Pat Walker’s letter (CL 29/6/08) on the shortage of priests and the suggested ordination of women.
She mentioned the priests who have left (the priesthood) and perhaps now want to come back.
I also think there are probably quite a lot of former priests who do want to come back but are afraid to take the gigantic first step for fear of rejection.
I have heard there is a place in Sydney where former priests can take a six-month refresher course then work in a parish.
To all those priests who want to come back I say, “Don’t be afraid. The devil doesn’t want you to come back. He will try to influence you and change your mind. Be strong.”
Pray the Lord’s Prayer and make the phone call.
The Holy Spirit will do the rest. Jesus and the Holy Spirit are calling you.
We need you; please come back. God bless you.
C WILSON
Labrador, Qld
