'Here's the re-write Father. A little less wordy I'm sure you'll agree.'
“If you are poor but devout; merciful; mourning; meek; well meaning; if you're persecuted for obeying God or want to live by God's will then you'll be fine.
You're not the first to be persecuted; God's watching you and so is everyone else so do the right thing. Do the right thing and don't pretend you don't know what I mean. Keep doing it until the time's up. You'll get what's coming either way.
Killing's bad but don't even get angry because that's where all the trouble starts, and you can't be alright with God if you're not alright with your brother.
No adultery means don't even think about it. You'd be better off self-harming than going to Hell. As for divorce, forget it, it'll lead to adultery. Don't swear oaths, it's bad. Just tell the truth. Don't try to get your own back. Be nice to everyone whatever happens.
We're all in the same boat. It's easy to love people who love you, even pagans do that. Listen, just be perfect okay?”
'Much better My Boy. Catchy. Five minutes and you'll be out of there.'

Comments
Ewan | December 10, 2007 - 13:37
Blasphemously funny!
kenny_mooney | December 10, 2007 - 13:43
ha ha, love it! If only mass had been like that when I got dragged along...
raysawriter | December 10, 2007 - 21:01
Nice one. Have you got the directions for heaven?
Lorraine_Mace | December 11, 2007 - 14:03
www.lorrainemace.com
Made me chuckle thinking of what the priests from my childhood (centuries ago) would say.