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, taken illegal drugs, and gave VD to his
sister. 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

thats a good one W.H.R.