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Duesenberg
Guest
I went to the local Newman Center for Mass last Sunday. It’s directly adjacent to a college campus. A student rolled-up on his long skateboard. He was wearing a tank top, board shorts and flip-flops. Before going into Mass he pulled a rolled-up, off-white alb out of his backpack, put it on and stashed his board in a corner of the entry. In 15 seconds he dramatically improved his appearance for attending Mass. He then attended Mass – where he didn’t serve or read or anything like that.
After Mass I said “hey, nice alb.” He chuckled and said “Thanks, my mom made it for me. It’s either this or dress clothes for Mass, or my dad would kick my butt!” He took off the alb, carefully rolled it up, stuck it in his backpack and was out the door with his long board. The Newman priest just stood there with a big smile on his face.
I think that kid’s parents are doing a pretty good job with him… What a great, creative way to look presentable for Mass in 15 seconds.
After Mass I said “hey, nice alb.” He chuckled and said “Thanks, my mom made it for me. It’s either this or dress clothes for Mass, or my dad would kick my butt!” He took off the alb, carefully rolled it up, stuck it in his backpack and was out the door with his long board. The Newman priest just stood there with a big smile on his face.
I think that kid’s parents are doing a pretty good job with him… What a great, creative way to look presentable for Mass in 15 seconds.