Retiring Priest

texasfisherdude · 06-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Retiring Priest

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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 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's wife, and had taken illegal drugs. 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 honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.'

Moral: NEVER, NEVER, NEVER BE LATE

oledawg · 06-13-2008, 04:33 PM

That sounds like a true story, if I ever heard one!

blowndodge · 06-13-2008, 04:56 PM

OOPS!!!!!!!

**jmorrow** · 06-13-2008, 05:01 PM

Sounds like a normal politician...... :-/

dakals · 06-13-2008, 05:15 PM

LOL!!!!

**ringadingh** · 06-13-2008, 07:35 PM

The only time he told the truth.

06-13-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
texasfisherdude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 252	Retiring Priest Retiring Priest -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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's wife, and had taken illegal drugs. 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 honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.' Moral: NEVER, NEVER, NEVER BE LATE

06-13-2008, 04:33 PM	#2
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	Retiring Priest That sounds like a true story, if I ever heard one!

06-13-2008, 04:56 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Retiring Priest OOPS!!!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005

06-13-2008, 05:01 PM	#4
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	Retiring Priest Sounds like a normal politician...... :-/ __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146

06-13-2008, 05:15 PM	#5
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	Retiring Priest LOL!!!!

06-13-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Retiring Priest The only time he told the truth. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951

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