More reactions to the women ordination story

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In the last post, AMG from Texas responded to our story about women in the priesthood by saying such women should be dissuaded. Another reader, Sharon, emailed to offer a different view: "I wanted you to know that there are some of us actively practicing Catholic women in the area who welcome a discussion on the inclusion of women in the priesthood. Yes, the issue is complex and what I liked about your article is that you gave a real face to the women who have made the radical decision to defy Catholic church hierarchy and become priests. It is never easy to go against traditions that are hundreds of years old, and I was touched when Victoria Rue said, 'I have been called for a very long time, and I am not going to wait any longer...' While these women may be defying official church hierarchy and doctrine, they are doing so in response to what they feel God is calling them to do.