If someone breaks this rule, may he be deprived of serving for one week. Here everything is clear. If you do not wish to wear a priest's clothing, do not dare to stand before the altar of God. It is important to note here that, in confirmation of his promise the candidate kisses the Gospel and the Cross and signs his name. We must remember that if the Church canons and laws were not important, the Church would not have written them.
Physician heal thyself.
I must admit, that I am a young priest, and at times find it very difficult to follow the above rules. I am overweight, and in the summer it is hard to bear the heat in my cassock. In my battle with this weakness, I have found inspiration in a few true life accounts, which I would like to share. After his arrival in the city, he grew accustomed to the fact that, when walking along a street, or in stores, some people reacted to him with hatred. Some even hissed at him openly as they walked by, others would actually spit at him.