Continued from previous post: Do people any longer believe in the "magic" powers we were taught were invested in, or ontologically gifted to, the priest? Rather than needing "trained magicians", or "ontologically gifted transubstantiators and ones who give divine absolution", is what we're looking for as leaders people who are naturally gifted with insight into this entire spiritual and mystical dimension to our lives? What do we need seminaries for? What is the chief function of seminaries today? What are your thoughts on the matters raised by Tom Reese and the questions I've raised?