Thank you. I do understand your point. Using existing male priests more wisely is indeed a good idea which I think that we can agree upon - at least logistically. Your email goes deeper. Even if there was not a priest shortage (and in many places in the world there isn't) Why is ordination only for men? I do not agree with female ordination though I respect the opinions of those (including yourself) who believe otherwise. Female ordination is not "the answer to the priest shortage" that trivializes the issue - I think that we probably agree on that too. Thank you again.