In light of the shortage of priests and nuns, I think it might be beneficial to list some of the advantages of such vocations. They are, after all, comparable to marriage. And (with a spirit of jocularity), we can see lots of reasons a guy might choose to marry the Church, and a woman might choose to marry Christ. Top Ten Reasons for Young Men to Become Priests Instead of Getting Married - Your bride wont have a monthly irritability cycle.
- Your bride will come home from BINGO with more money than when she left.
- As a priest, where ever there is sin, you are needed. As a husband, where ever there is sin, you are forbidden.
- In defense of your faith, youll study and learn other religions inside and out. In marriage, men are forbidden to study any other woman.
- Religious documentaries might be boring, but youll never be forced to sit through a chick-flick.
- Youll preach your homily to a silent crowd. No one ever hears a husband preach over his wifes arguments.
- The church wont undergo a complete personality change the day of your ordination.
- Your bride wont wake you in the middle of the night to ask you what youre thinking, tell you she heard something, ask you if you remembered to lock the door, or hash out a week old argument.
- Your bride wont mind if you have gas.
- Your bride will never have a headache.
Top Ten Reasons for Young Women to Become Nuns Instead of Getting Married - Your husband wont lie about where hes been all night.
- Your husband wont make crude noises or emit foul smells.
- Youll enjoy talking to your husband any time you feel like itand hell actually listen.
- Your husband wont embarrass you with idiotic remarks in polite company.
- Your Mother-in-Law wont constantly remind you that youre not good enough for her son.
- You wont get any grief for having cold feet or rear end at night.
- The wedding wont turn your husband into an insensitive, cold hearted jerk.
- Your husband wont mind wrinkles and old age.
- You wont have to listen to someone complain about your habit(s).
- Your husband wont mind if you have a headache.
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