Pamplona, Spain, Apr 14, 2010 / 09:52 am
Speaking at the 31st Symposium on Theology held at the University of Navarra in Spain, the Symposium President Jutta Burggraf remarked that “it is possible to find happiness in celibacy.” She explained that “happiness doesn't necessarily depend on whether one is married or single, but rather if one lives with or without love.”
The symposium begins today, and will end Friday, April 16.
When asked about the issue of celibacy amidst the sexual abuse scandals within the Church, Burggraf noted that “happiness doesn't necessarily depend on whether one is married or single, but rather if one lives with or without love.”
“The one who is celibate has heard a specific call from Christ and leans on the all-powerful help of God and not on his own excellence,” she said.