marvin the priest

marvin the priest

fiction
edward w pritchard

Like most mangers Father Jon had a lot of trouble with one worker and for him it was Marvin. They were priests in a very early form of the Catholic religion and they had a very ritualized way to do things. Marvin was good at that for he was very pious and knew the procedures and policies well. He spoke the original ancient language and was knowledgeable and believable.

Marvin wasn't good at confession, greeting the flock or most inter personal things.

Some times the congregation was less than kind and loving and they complained about something Marvin had not said or how he was inappropriate and sometimes they said he was weird.

Father Jon was very capable and Saintlike for a man a rare combination. He was patient with Father Marvin and as was permitted in the liturgy Father Jon allowed Father Marvin to hand him things, assist with Eucharist and perform some of the songs and readings that were sacred parts of the service. Father Marvin did very well at these tasks. In time working together they became a very good team and when the bishop came in he was very happy.

About five years after Father Jon and Father Marvin began to work together, in confession, which they heard for each other; Father Jon admitted he had been questioning his faith.

Father Marvin told Father Jon in the sacred confessional to take the next two Sunday's off and Father Marvin would handle the services.

The next day Father Jon arrived for work early and gave Father Marvin a large jar of almonds, Father Marvin's favorite. Father Jon had decided to return to his duties and wanted to thank Father Marvin.