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What would happen if the shortage of Catholic priests reached a world-wide crisis? This "what if" story takes place in the not to distant future about this very topic. Due to doctrinal issues and a lack of vocations, the Roman Catholic Church is in full crisis mode as is described though the eyes of one priest as he battles Rome for help. The unexpected ending is sure to leave readers breathless. This short story is meant to be thought-provoking. It is not to be taken as dogma.