Here is a question that came in from one of my readers. Do feel free to question and comment either privately or by commenting on the blog.
Do you have to give up everything you've earned? (i.e. Vow of Poverty)
The simplest answer is "no". There are 2 types of priests, ordered priests (Jesuits, Franciscans, Oblates, etc.) and diocesan priests (your typical parish priest). Ordered priests typically make 3 vows: Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. Some orders only make 1 vow of Obedience and all else is covered in that one vow.
Diocesan priests typically make 2 promises: Chastity and Obedience. So, I can own things, I can keep my house and car. I can draw on my 401K at the appropriate age.
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