An Unfortunate Confession

If you have never understood the need to keep to time and never get late wherever you go, this politician's mistake will teach you in a hurry. It's always rather nice to learn from other people's mistakes rather than make your own. Plus, there is the additional benefit of having some laughter to share - howbeit at the poor man's expense.

A priest was being honoured at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician, who was also a member of the congregation, was chosen to make the presentation and give a little leaving 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. 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, a politician arrived full of apologies for being late. He immediately began to make a presentation and give his speech. 

'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.'

Via Guy-sports.com 

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