The priest is another Christ (serving within and through the power and authority of Christ Himself).
http://www.fatherbenedict.com/priest-another-christ-p-87.html
http://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=18-04-047-b
http://www.philstar.com/freeman-opinion/2013/04/29/936252/another-christ-christ-himself
http://www.dailycatholic.org/2004alt.htm
Thank-you for your help. I was a bit cautous, did not want to deal with another misinterpiting. God Bless.