My Kerryman/priest friend, Tom, loved this joke. Admittedly, this joke was much funnier in the 1970s, when everyone was puzzled by liturgical changes, and the RC Church had far more influence in Ireland than today - but I still think it hilarious. Paddy and Brigid had been courting for 35 years, and decided it finally was time to marry. When Paddy was consulting his parish priest about the wedding, he admitted that many liturgical innovations confused or troubled him, and that he didnt know if he wanted that modern stuff at the ceremony. Well, you can have the old rite if you want, Paddy, but its so cold and formal. The new rite has warmth, and love, and real participation! So, in your place, Id take the new one. Ever obedient to the clergy, Paddy agreed. On the day of the wedding, Paddy was driving to the church alone, and got a flat tyre. He removed his coat, tie, and shirt, rolled his trouser legs to his knees, and hurried to change the tyre and, he hoped, get to the church in time. When hed finished, in his haste, though he remembered to put on the rest of his clothing, Paddy did not realise hed left his trouser legs around his knees. Already a bit late, Paddy rushed into the church, quite breathless. The priest, noticing Paddys legs, called to him, Paddy! Pull down your trousers now! Paddy responded strongly, Father, Ill take the old rite!
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 19:16:26 +0000
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