Never Be Late ...!

dak

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. 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, taken illegal drugs, and gave VD
to his sister. I was appalled. But as the days went on I learned 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."