Bonnie, I can’t say that I agree with you 'though there are a few exceptions. Most sisters live in communities where the expenses are in line with the vow of poverty. There are some sisters that live outside of community for generally apostolic reasons. and may have regular paying jobs. However, they become masters of the Goodwill Sores or Salvation Army store, and know how to use whatever money they have in with keeping with their vows of poverty. In some cases they may be given a stipend to live on. As for a priest some do not have the vow of poverty, but generally live “poor.” They may have a salary from which they may need to buy transportation. Think of all the miles a priest puts on a car just to attend to his parish or even several parishes. Most parishes do provide a rectory for living or/and administrative duties. So, there is a lot more to be considered than just thinking that nuns, sisters and priest live better than you do. I could go on, but that is more than I want to get into. Peace.
