This is why ONLY Men can be ordained as Bishops/Priests/Deacons

This is why ONLY Men can be ordained as Bishops/Priests/Deacons 



VI. WHO CAN RECEIVE THIS SACRAMENT?


1577 "Only a baptized man (vir) validly receives sacred ordination."66 The Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry.67 The college of bishops, with whom the priests are united in the priesthood, makes the college of the twelve an ever-present and ever-active reality until Christ's return. The Church recognizes herself to be bound by this choice made by the Lord himself. For this reason the ordination of women is NOT possible.

1578 No one has a right to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Indeed no one claims this office for himselfhe is called to it by God.69 Anyone who thinks he recognizes the signs of God's call to the ordained ministry must humbly submit his desire to the authority of the Church, who has the responsibility and right to call someone to receive orders. Like every grace this sacrament can be received only as an unmerited gift.

THOSE TO BE ORDAINED:
Can.  1024 A baptized male alone receives sacred ordination validly.

It is very clear! No ifs ands or buts.  No Angels, Saints, Pope, Bishops, priests, deacons, laymen can change this.  So let's avoid getting into error. No more discussion. No more studies. The Lord Jesus chose men.

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