Another thing about Derb’s piece: The instinct of Catholic parents upon learning that their son is considering the priesthood is mercifully not always a worried one. There are even parents who still pray for such things, knowing there are many wonderful priests out there, and fruitful possibilities for both man and Church. They have a terrible added burden on them these days, having this sometimes unspoken worry in the air. Which is even more reason to give thanks for, encourage, and appreciate the good guys–as Carol Iannone does today.