Making a vow of celibacy was difficult for Andrew when he became a priest, but he remained true to his vow. On his twenty-fifth anniversary, the congregation held a reception and displayed several pieces of liturgical art that Andrew had created over the past two decades. According to Freud, Andrew's artistic creations illustrate:

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According to Freudian theory, sublimation is the process of channeling our repressed sexual or aggressive energies into socially acceptable and productive pursuits, such as art. Andrew's artistic creations, therefore, illustrate sublimation as a defense mechanism he used to cope with the difficulties of remaining celibate as a priest.

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