A priest was being honoured 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 to enter my confessional told me he had stolen a television
set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He
had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair
with his boss' wife, taken illegal drugs and he had given 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
gave his talk. "I'll never forget the first day our parish priest
arrived," said the politician. "In fact, I had the honour of being
the first one to go to him in confession....." Everybody burst into
laughter....!!!!!!!
Moral of the story: DON'T BE LATE FOR MEETINGS!
