Thanks.  I like the way you describe another kind of problem:  those who think "obeying the minutiae of church laws is more important than living the Gospel."  Jesus is not in the law; He is in the heart. 

The Church could even make a "good first step" that doesn't go as far as allowing married men and women in the priesthood if they would begin that process of looking at what priests now do that can be done by non-ordained lay people.

I don't believe in the "magic hands" any more.  Dedicated priests are good men who are trained to teach us what is good and holy and lead us in living a life of care and compassion in our dealings with one another and our reaching to God.  But does it have to be an ordained priest?  Faith brings Jesus to the Eucharist.  Recognition of and true contrition for our sins brings God's forgiveness - a priest can guide but can neither give nor block God's power to forgive.  

Is it time to redefine the role of the priesthood of the believer?