But do not let this discourage you. God always gives us the grace to do what He asks us to do. The life of a priest is a very rewarding life, both in this world and in the next. This is simply not true. A priest can do anything he wants for recreation, as long as it is consistent with the Christian life.
Many priests play golf, basketball, softball, scuba dive, and engage in other sports.
Others enjoy movies, plays, and reading. Priests do not get paid in the sense that people in the business world are paid. Because a priest does not have a family and because he lives a simple life, he does not need a lot of money. However, priests do receive enough money to buy their necessities, to buy and maintain an automobile, to take a vacation, and to do normal recreational activities. Also, priests are given free room and board by the church for which they work, so their expenses are minimal.