This is a key list of essential items or acts that you should take with you or do if you are unfortunate enough to attend a school that has a lay chaplain or be a member of a parish that has a nutjob as a parish leader who desires to lead you down the rose petal strewn pathway to Perdition.
If you are going to do this visit, at least do it well, here's your list:-
1. Rosary - to be worn openly around your neck
2. Bottle of holy water - 'sprinkling' is widely accepted as a sign of friendship
3. Selection of foods, pork pies and bacon sandwiches are especially popular
4. One or two bottles of Reverend James or some lesser brew - it's ecumenical to share
5. Carry a copy of Geoffrey Hindleys 'A brief history of the Crusades' under your arm
6. Remember to hug and kiss your hosts enthusiastically one both cheeks,
ten times - the kiss of peace is internationally welcomed
7. Hand out copies of "The Catechism of the Catholic Church" to all you meet
8. Sing the 'Salve Regina' loudly as you leave
9. Finally, and most importantly, remember to carry your "I am a Catholic, please inform
a Catholic priest in the event of an accident" card.
I get your point!!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda, I've had trouble with my combox but, hopefully, all is now back on course. Richard
I have devout Muslim and Hindu friends. On matters religious, we disagree about much. But always with humour, respect and good manners.
ReplyDeleteYour post fails miserably on all three.
I would be ashamed and embarrassed if my friends and colleagues were to see this post.
Solent Rambler, not much I can say really except that your friends may not have the sense of humour you credit them with.
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