Silence Is Holy
(I’m a volunteer usher at a smaller church. This takes place before mass and there is a man praying in one of the pews. A woman is at the back of the church talking loudly in an outdoor voice.)
Me: “Ma’am, could you please keep your voice down or talk outside?”
Woman: “Why, I never! I am a member of this church! You have no right to speak to me this way!”
Me: “I’m sorry, ma’am, but you are being too loud. There are people trying to pray.”
Woman: “Who prays before church starts!?”
(The pastor, hearing our conversation, walks over.)
Pastor: “Good Catholics do. Now, please go outside.”
Woman: “And who do you think you are?”
Pastor: “The pastor.”
Woman: *leaves in a huff*
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
