Why so upset?

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shandy8 — 9 years ago(April 27, 2016 02:51 PM)

Why are they so upset when their son decides to become a priest? I understand that show business is the family business, but they are also practicing Catholics. I would think they would be proud, but they seem devastated by the news.

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willjohn — 9 years ago(June 07, 2016 05:28 AM)

He was breaking up the act!
That's a mortal sin in family acts ( in movies anyway).

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EdwardVP — 1 year ago(July 10, 2024 07:47 AM)

As well as breaking up the act, there may have been an additional thought in the mother's mind. Priesthood means celibacy. There would be no grandchildren coming from Steve for her. So not so much chance of more family closeness with that son.