I finished Mass this evening and it's only just occurred to me. The increase in my flock recently is not just down to my recent zest for a punchy sermon. Oh no, not that alone. It's the disaster in the world recently! Who'd have thunk it.
I've spoken with colleagues and I'm not the only priest to experience this. (I had thought I was being cynical at first)
Apparently everyone is worried that they're going to die. Either of Bird Flu or some other "Act of God" Well I've got news for ya, we're all gonna die people. Might as well come into church while you're about it! All the twenty spots in the collection dish won't change a thing (with the exception of the cut of your priests suit) JK. 