Part I: Being sexual -- And then I was born -- Our levels of sexuality -- Intimacy is personal -- To be human is to be lonely sometimes -- "Columns" and "reservoirs" -- Interlude -- Part II: ... And celebate -- Hidden and forbidden -- Labels and judgements -- Intimacy within community -- Intimacy beyond my community -- Belonging uniquely to God.
Summary
Provides thoughful presentations on what, for most people remain unexamined assumptions. Urges readers to seriously examine their own experience of being sexual and not fear its mystery and to recognize the necessity for intimacy in their lives. Reflects on the role of intimacy within religious communities and the fraternity of priests, and its role byond community.