He is another Christ - respect him;
He is God's Representative - trust him;
He is your benefactor - be thankful to him.

AT THE ALTAR

He offers your prayers to God - do not forget him!
He prayers for you and yours in purgatory - ask God's mercy for him.

IN THE CONFESSIONAL

He is the physician of your soul - show him its wounds;
He directs you towards God - follow his admonitions;
He is judging - abide by his decision.

IN HIS DAILY LIFE

He is human - do not hastily condemn him;
He is human - a word of kindness will cheer him;
If you must tell his faults - tell them to God,
That He may give him light and strength to correct them;
He has a great responsibility - ask God to guide him in life;
And to be merciful to him in death.