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9 DENVER CATHOLIC | JUNE 25-JULY 8, 2016 celibacy. This discipline is written in our Code of Canon Law (n. 277.1), and it requires priests and bishops in the Latin Church to life a life of perfect and perpetual continence, or celibacy. As such, the discipline could change. That is, the pope could "loose" the requirement of celibacy for candidates to the priesthood, and thus open the way for married men to be ordained. While this change is theoretically possible, I believe that it is unlikely in view of our perennial tradition. As stated above, Jesus Christ him- self was celibate, and called his disci- ples to follow him. Imitation of Christ and obedience to his call of disciple- ship are the principal reasons for safe- guarding the gift of priestly celibacy. DC: There are many books about celibacy and virginity, what is unique about the approach you take in your book? GS: A review of contemporary litera- ture shows that works abound on the history, sociology, psychology, and spirituality of priestly celibacy. Sadly, very little has been o¦ ered in the way of a clear theology of priestly celibacy. This book, however, will help to fi ll in the gap. The collective ignorance among Catholics of the scriptural, patris- tic, and theological foundations for priestly celibacy is widespread. It is my hope that this book will enable the faithful to form their minds about cel- ibacy according to the teaching of the Church, rather than according to the relentless secularism of the media. We must pray that this gift is trea- sured and lived by priests, and prayer- fully supported by the lay faithful. It is not a relic of bygone years that should be cast aside. Rather, it is a pearl of great price (Mt 13:46). "Priestly Celibacy: Theological Foundations," by Father Gary B. Selin, STD The Catholic University of America Press (April 4, 2016) http://amzn.to/1OqV9od Camp St. Malo V I S I T O R & H E R I T A G E C E N T E R HELP PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF Camp St. Malo Above is a rendering of the new visitor center, St. Williams Lodge, which will tell the story of Camp St. Malo and serve as a gift shop and bridal party facility. Renovations on the chapel are already underway. e interior of the chapel has been completed, and the exterior renovations are anticipated to be completed this fall. e Archdiocese of Denver is pleased to announce that work is underway to preserve the beauty and rich history of the Chapel on the Rock (St. Catherine of Siena Chapel) in Allenspark, Colorado. A re destroyed the St. Malo Retreat Center in 2011, and a massive ood and landslide in 2013 made much of the site unusable. e preservation project will include building the Pope Saint John Paul II Memorial Hiking Trail and Trail Head Pavilion; and establishing a new visitor and heritage center in St. Williams Lodge. To learn more, visit campstmalo.org VISIT CAMP ST. MALO AND SUPPORT THE RENOVATION! Donate online today! campstmalo.org/donate LIKE US ON FACEBOOK W A S H I N G T O N PA R K D E N T A L C E N T E R 303-778-7707 | info@washparkdental.com • www.washparkdental.com Contact us today to schedule an appointment • Also offering Orthodontics 271 South Downing Street, Denver, CO 80209 New Patients Receive FREE Whitening with Initial Cleaning! PRIESTLY CELIBACY i Upon ordination, priests accept to live the practice of priestly celi- bacy, which author Father Gary Selin calls "a blessing bestowed upon the Church as whole, rather than a burden or imposition."