A priest was being honored at his retirement
dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading
local politician and member of the congregation
was chosen to make the presentation and give
a little speech at the dinner. He was delayed
so the priest decided to say his own few words
while they waited.
" I got my first impression of the parish from
the first confession I heard here. I thought I
had been assigned to a terrible place.
The very first person who entered my confessional
told me he had stolen a television set and, when
stopped by the police, had almost murdered the
officer. He had stolen money from his parents,
embezzled from his place of business, had an affair
with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave
VD to his sister.
I was appalled. But as the days went on I knew
that my people were not all like that and I had,
indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving
people.".
Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician
arrived full of apologies at being late.He immediately
began to make the presentation and give his talk.
"I'll never forget the first day our parish priest
arrived," said the politician.
"In fact, I had the honor of being the first one to go to him in confession."
dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading
local politician and member of the congregation
was chosen to make the presentation and give
a little speech at the dinner. He was delayed
so the priest decided to say his own few words
while they waited.
" I got my first impression of the parish from
the first confession I heard here. I thought I
had been assigned to a terrible place.
The very first person who entered my confessional
told me he had stolen a television set and, when
stopped by the police, had almost murdered the
officer. He had stolen money from his parents,
embezzled from his place of business, had an affair
with his boss's wife, taken illegal drugs, and gave
VD to his sister.
I was appalled. But as the days went on I knew
that my people were not all like that and I had,
indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving
people.".
Just as the priest finished his talk, the politician
arrived full of apologies at being late.He immediately
began to make the presentation and give his talk.
"I'll never forget the first day our parish priest
arrived," said the politician.
"In fact, I had the honor of being the first one to go to him in confession."