The petition would enlarge the male-only exclusive priesthood to include most qualified males, to the extent that men are willing to marry (and a lot of couples don't marry these days), and to the extent that gay men are willing to deny their sexuality. Wouldn't that be inadvisable to deny one's God-given sexuality? !!! The petition is a disappointment because it furthers the oppression of women. It is not inclusive of all.

Can't the discussion rather be focused on the inappropriate Vatican documents that promote clericalism ("in persona Christi") and deny women the priesthood? What are the ways that practices can be modified to achieve equality and be in conformance with Gospel ideals of inclusiveness and service? That is holiness worth striving for.