The Musings of the preacher Boutros...

Different Paths

"You are a great mystic" said one of Boutros' pupils. "Surely you will know why men take different paths through life instead of all following the one true path."

"Simple," replied his teacher. "If everyone followed the same path, we would all end up in the same place, the balance of the world would be tipped, and we would all be thrown into the ocean."


Poor Conditions

When the Bishop visited P. Boutros' new house, he looked at the cramped dwelling and remarked:
"You live in a very poor condition, it is true, but do not despair. The meek are rewarded in death, and you will go to a place where you will live in splendour such as you have not known in this world."

"That is all very well", replied Boutros, "but what am I to do with a luxurious grave?"


The Repentant Thief

While preacher Boutros was attending Mass at the city cathedral, a thief made off with his saddle-bags. When he complained to the Bishop, he was told:
"A true believer would have had a few holy sayings from the Bible in his bag, and the thief, seeing these, would have immediately repented."

"How strange it is that he did not" said the irate Preacher, "for I had the whole Bible in my bag!"


Sent by God

Preacher Boutros was sitting by the sea when a wave washed over him and swept away his shoes.

"That wave was sent by God" said the bystander.

"God, God!" ranted Boutros seething with anger, "I would take Him to court for the loss of my shoes, but the judge would probably find in His favour."


Sinner for Dinner

Preacher Boutros was visiting an old friend during the fasting days of Lent. At dinner, his host's wife set a roast goose on the table. She and her husband then served themselves large portions and began to eat greedily. Realising that he was not about to be offered a plate, Boutros ripped a leg from the roast and took an enourmous bite.

"Preacher," apologised his host, "we assumed that as a believer you would be fasting."

"For food which tickles the palate like this, I am willing to descend to your level temporarily."