Act of Contrition

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

“For your penance say ten Hail Mary’s and five Our Father’s. Now give me a good act of contrition.”

“Oh, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended thee, and I …”

The priest tucked his finger through the curtain. A girl, or more like a young woman, knelt in the pew. Petite, short dark hair, she knelt with her hands clasped, gazing at the altar. Last one, God willing. He checked his watch. With any luck he’d be out of there and back in the rectory in ten minutes, a single-malt scotch in hand.

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Act of Contrition