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Reflection 276   Based on the Vatican II document 
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HE MINISTRY AND LIFE OF PRIESTS, 
PRESBYTERORUM ORDINIS - 20

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This article is about priests and money

Priests should receive a decent salary, enough to live on...and be able to help the poor

Unfortunately in some countries, the priesthood can be a business, a way to get money for yourself or your family

In some places, some priests have no interest in visiting prisons or hospitals (unless guaranteed a payment)
but plenty of interest in doing extra Masses, baptisms, weddings, funerals etc when a good stipend is attached

Jesus, please don't let priests get caught up in money-making....except for the poor