Comments on: Catholic vow of poverty?

By: Marysia

Marysia — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Most priests do not have a vow of poverty. diocesan priests make a minimum wage compared to the hours they work - 24 / 7. many times their cars and Suh are gifts from members of the congregation. recotry mine lives in an annex to the church that is a good 75 years. I would say the carpets and furniture are of the 50s. teasing him that we should sell on eBay and make some money to get new things!
I also understand the churches - the largest in any case are generally very opulant - this is due to the fact parishioners choose to be this way - when someone enters your home you want to make things pleasant, comfortable and attractive — The same applies to the parishes. while no one could buy things for your own home - only the best was in their parishes - decorate the house of God.

By: Marysia

Marysia — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

The same is true of 90% of Christian denominations. Of course you will say that ministers of Protestant denominations have no vow of poverty. It is true, however, Christ implored his followers to help the poor and minister to the needy, but they spend their money, to pay mortgages, and creating portfolios of their names.
Christianity is actually a business.

By: ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker

ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Not all of them take vows of poverty - depends on the order to which they belong. And to go where they are sent by their order. Some parishes offer pleasant rectory for priests residents, and others not. I've seen both ends of the spectrum - fine homes and places they would not use as a cage for my dog, let alone expect people to live there.
What bothers me is that many people are so terribly concerned about what they see as hypocrisy on the part of others who do not realize their own hypocrisy. Unless someone has personally taken a vow of poverty and live in a hut, which is up to them how the life of another person?

By: Wolfebla

Wolfebla — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

If that is all they are bothered far ahead of the rest of us.

By: ?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Not all priests take vows of poverty. Only those who do are in order. Going to a monastery or a convent and see something other than the home of a cardinal.
I guess living a little more luxurious lifestyle (which certainly are not shopping and wasting time, but I'm talking about comforts of home) for the same reason that a politician can. And they help the poor. To get a position as high as cardinal is a great responsibility and a great tension. That person is responsible for all the souls in his diocese.

By: lawlzlaw

lawlzlaw — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Do not forget the popemobile … I could not have been too cheap.

By: B-Packer

B-Packer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

The average Catholic priest earns about $ 35,000 per year (I asked the Bishop about that once) to have a life outside the Church (for vacation and personal vehicles, etc.). In a time of cleaning staff and cooks were made on a voluntary basis, but today they are paid (which would work for free anyway) and priest today has more than one to perish (my parents caring priest has 4) so that leaves little time for yourself (cooking and cleaning).
I agree the issue of poverty is long redundant, but it seemed that the Vatican has always maintained that bike, "Do as I say, not as I do."

By: Boanerge

Boanerge — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Not all priests take a vow of poverty, some do some do not.
The Jesuits have more money than God!
Benedictine literally nothing but two changes of clothes.

By: Adoptive Father

Adoptive Father — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Poverty - personal wealth.
The Pope lives in a magnificent mansion with fine restaurants and other such jokes.
And yet … which is poorer than most homeless in U.S. … he owns nothing but perhaps some of their casual clothing.

By: J.P.

J.P. — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:44 +0000

If it bothers you, do not join the Catholics. But be careful. If you use the same eye to examine the larger UPS in his own church, it is likely to find things that "bother" about their faith. No religion is perfect. How can it be, is subject to the interpretation of man.