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Duesenberg
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I went to the local Newman Center for Mass a few Sundays ago. 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.
I saw the same kid at the Newman Center tonight. His folks were with him – they live about 200 miles away. The kid’s behavior and the job his parents have done in forming him are all the more impressive given how he acts when they’re not in town…
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.
I saw the same kid at the Newman Center tonight. His folks were with him – they live about 200 miles away. The kid’s behavior and the job his parents have done in forming him are all the more impressive given how he acts when they’re not in town…
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