Priest and Physician

[CatholicThinker]

OP, btw, have you explored liberation theology and its connection to health and medicine? For me this is the most obvious connection and the one that resonates with me the most. Liberation theology is a radical catholic approach to religion that places social justice center stage. It has a long relationship to health and human rights work especially in Latin America.

I haven't read this but it might be interesting to you. Also, Paul Farmer's work and the book about him discuss his connection and attraction to liberation theology. If I'm not mistaken I think Tracy Kidder even asked Dr. Farmer to marry his daughter. I don't know if he had a temporary priesthood or what! If you haven't been exposed to Farmer's work, I highly recommend reading up on him, he is quite an inspiration.

Thank you for your information. I am not a socialist, so I do not ascribe to liberation theology. However, I do admire their principles.

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[CatholicThinker]

Hey OP... While I am not in the exact same situation as you, I did complete an Orthodox Jewish rabbinical ordination before starting out in college. I have worked as a rabbi throughout my college career. I will be (hopefully) starting medical school in the fall, so, obviously, I feel there are a lot of complementary elements to medical practice and clerical duties.

My take, go with your heart... And do both!

(feel free to PM me if you want to discuss the clegy/medicine idea more thoroughly)

Thank you. I think that it is very interesting that you are a rabbi.