Special Respect Afforded All Priests

Father Todd Riebe of the Richmond Catholic Community

St. Francis admonished the brothers faithfully to observe the holy Gospel and the rule to which they had bound themselves; to bear themselves reverently and devoutly towards the services of the Church and all ecclesiastical observances; to hear Mass and adore the Body of the Lord with devotion and worship. He also taught the brothers to honor with special respect all priests who were ministers of the sacraments; and wherever they might happen to meet a priest they should bow before him and kiss his hands...

Saint Francis of Assisi
Legend of the Three Companions
CHAPTER XIII

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