The Stations Of Life

Centuries ago he first came forth. A prince turned vicar. Through disillusionment, he eschewed and denounced politics once he had completed his vows. In keeping with his station in life, he was appointed to a wealthy parish and the problems of his parishioners were, as you might imagine, petty in the extreme. When once upon an otherwise beautiful July afternoon a woman came to him in distress because her son had become engaged to a stripper, things began to unravel. Jesus had, after all, forgiven a harlot caught in the act of adultery--no questions asked.

"Have you met the young woman?" Vicar asked.

"Excuse me?!" the woman replied. "Do not cast your pearls before swine!" she exclaimed.

"Fine," Vicar smiled. "Get back to me with her phone number. I'll have a talk with her."