Now, a little disclaimer, I have to admit that I really don't know a whole lot of priests. I grew up Catholic but for most of the 1990's I was Catholic in name only. It was a rare occurrence that I was in mass much less go to confession and never went to adoration. So really--I was pretty typical. And since my "reversion" in 1999, most of the priests I've gotten to know well have been via the internet. But, the ones I've gotten to know well are ones that I would consider conservative or orthodox, although they may just claim to be "Catholic."

These are priests who live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment life. They are men who struggle with trying to figure out what God wants but aren't afraid to trust in the church for guidance. They are joyful because they allow God to work through them. For instance, the priest of a nearby parish is uberconservative---he has gotten rid of extraordianry ministers for the most part and wants to put in alter rails---but I not only see Jesus in him but I feel the love of Jesus radiating from him.
I wonder if it's because they know they are leading souls to Heaven by being strict and by being honest instead of just telling people what they want to hear. I enjoy the honesty. I appreciate the example that the chains of sin can be broken. I like the reminder that we all must strive for holiness and that we can still have fun in life while working striving to be like Jesus.
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