He might look as though he is moving around like some kind of Holy Spirit, but this priest is actually on a hoverboard. And now he\u2019s in trouble for it.<\/p>\n
The priest was said to have greeted the congregation and sang a Christmas song before delivering his sermon still wheeling around on the device, but the Catholic Church didn\u2019t like it.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been suspended from his job at\u00a0Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Bi\u00f1an Parish, Philippines, where he gave the sermon on\u00a0Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n
People in the congregation were amused and clapped when\u00a0the sermon on the board began, but with its sense of humour being practically non-existent, the\u00a0Church didn\u2019t like it.<\/p>\n
The Diocese of San Pablo said it was a violation of the \u2018highest form of worship\u2019.<\/p>\n
It said on Facebook: The Eucharist demands utmost respect and reverence.<\/p>\n
\u2018It is the Church\u2019s highest form of worship, not a personal celebration where one can capriciously introduce something to get attention.\u2019<\/p>\n
The diocese added that the priest said that it was a \u2018wake up call\u2019 for him. \u2018He acknowledged that his action was not right and promised that it will not happen again.<\/p>\n
\u2018He will be out of the parish and will spend some time to reflect on this past event. He would like to apologise for what happened.\u2019<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Source: Metro UK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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