And yet, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” –1 Tim 5:18 and also, “Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the Gospel should live from the Gospel.” –1 Cor. 9:14
Which is why support of the church, according to each member’s means, is one of the five Precepts of the Church, which help unfold the Ten Commandments as the bare minimum of what is required of a Catholic. See this page for more.
Fashion trends come and go. I seem to recall that one being popular with people who lost their clothes gambling. I do hope there is a different reason for this. :-)
Iwa Iniki over 13 years ago
Now THIS is really sad.
lfanterickson over 13 years ago
Even the apostles got to have one tunic.
bmonk over 13 years ago
Have you seen the price on barrels these days?
Reminds me of the Cistertian Monks who spent thousands of dollars on wooden bowls for their meals.
captainedd over 13 years ago
they toil not, neither do they spin…
tomsdiy over 13 years ago
And yet, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” –1 Tim 5:18 and also, “Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the Gospel should live from the Gospel.” –1 Cor. 9:14
Dewsolo over 13 years ago
All of which means, pay your pastor a decent wage and stop worrying about where the money for the new church roof is going to come from.
bmonk over 13 years ago
Which is why support of the church, according to each member’s means, is one of the five Precepts of the Church, which help unfold the Ten Commandments as the bare minimum of what is required of a Catholic. See this page for more.
Ooops! Premium Member over 13 years ago
Fashion trends come and go. I seem to recall that one being popular with people who lost their clothes gambling. I do hope there is a different reason for this. :-)
Charles Brobst Premium Member over 13 years ago
He should get a real job and do something for humanity.