The seal of the confessional
checks garrulity
stifles curiosity.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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The seal of the confessional
checks garrulity
stifles curiosity.
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The Seal of the confessional can hide so many crimes.
It appears that the confessional is slowly fading into the anals of history.
A fine write and pic M. Some may gossip about others sins. Oohh. They want juicy details. It's naughty!
Miss Berles told me...…...swoon, I can't say!
I don't go in for Gossipa Berles - I'm not a gossipable person. By the way did you hear about....
Michael,
A heavy burden to bear!
It may never be unloaded...
...lest be defrocked!
I enjoyed the shortie along with your beautiful painting! Is that the same church you’ve depicted in other paintings you’ve posted?
~Laura~
Yes I have posted other views of this church - it's a 12th century church about 200yds from my house here in the village.
I thought I recognized it!
Love it!
So near to your home! How beautiful!
Yes seal it is Michael - perceptive write and gorgeous water-colour.
Thanks Fay -
I'm not Catholic but I had many friends who were (not so much now as they have all given up).... but I used to think "how therapeutic to be able to talk to someone you trust with your problems - and it's not as if you are paying them to listen"........ but now imagine confessing all your innermost secrets to a pedophile in the next box......... ooops.... cast not the first stone but hope he catches this one in the head. And another thing (and please forgive this as I am in a giddy mood and that is most dangerous) but both today and yesterday when I saw "Shortie" the first imagine in my mind was a pair of boxer shorts........ why? Who knows but that somewhat set the tone for my replies...... you set me off!
Well aint that a coincidence - went into town this morning and bought three pairs - you say you had them on your mind - well when I showed them to my wife I put them on my head - please don't ask why...! Think I'll go outside and dance a floral dance - aint the world grand.
My wife's a devout Catholic and hasn't been to confessional in years - I must say I could never go even if I were a Catholic - also in times of trouble there is absolutely no way I could discuss my own private affairs with a stranger.
This modern nonsense about 'counselling' just leaves me cold.
Years ago I did go to one and felt so silly I left early...... obviously they were paid to sit there and listen to babble. I'm laughing at the boxer shorts dance..........
CONFESSION UNCLE MICHAEL
i good for the Soul !
The GOOD BOOK says ~
If we confess our Sins ~ God is
Faithful & will forgive our sins
And cleanse us from All UNRIGHTEOUSNESS !
Love the PAINTING ~ that Church must haunt you
Love the POEM it is very TRUE !
Yours as always ~ BRIAN the Forgiven One !
Please check "I LOVE YOU BECAUSE ......... !
Please check OUR (CON)FUSION ~ Thanks A & B 🧡 🧡
The church is a lovely building on my doorstep and still sporting individual pews - thanks Brian.
Neat, a fine write to read in the morning, keep up the great work.
-Theta
I keep trying - thanks Theta.
the seal of approval guarantees depravity...
I wonder how many have confessed minor sins, to those who have themselves committed far greater ones ..
Theres a thought - I wonder too. Cheers Neville
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