As a mother, and religious sister, I understand and support celibacy. I know had I entered religious life while my son was still dependant on me, I would not have been free for ministry. My first obligation would always be, as is right, to my son.   If it were a choice between job security or going to the margins where the church is called, I rightfully would always need to choose for the welfare of my family.

My very cynical take on this is this is more about men doing all they can to protect the all male clergy rather than looking deeply at what is needed for the people of God.