How accurate your article on the pastor of St. Mark's-St. Mary's in Rahway was ("Parishes' merger is pastor's cross," March 30). Except for a favored few, the average priest today is subject to criticism, lack of support, empty rectories and isolation. These things are occasionally relieved by family and some friendships. There is a lot of sterile emptiness. So why would a parish priest stay? Mainly, I would say, it is our love for God and for souls.