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A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish…
A local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner.
However, 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 taken illegal drugs… “
“I was appalled, but as the days went on, I learned that my people were not all like that… “
“I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving people.”
Just as the priest finished his words, 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.”
February 4, 2025 @ 9:36 am
Amen! You are so right!🙏🏻🙏🏻
February 4, 2025 @ 9:09 am
Thankfully there is ONE mediatior between man and God, the Lord Jesus. Who, “for the joy set before Him” endured the cross to pay for our sins, was buried and then rose from the grave, all according to the prophets. We all need to confess our sins…..take it to Jesus, He loves us/you.
February 4, 2025 @ 9:34 am
👍. Well said!1