On Leaving Mass this Morning..

I went to early Mass (7:00) at my home parish because we were to meet some people this morning - it's been awhile since I've been there...Nothing much has changed - the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum" has never entered this particular world.

Anyway, on leaving after Mass, the pastor, who is walking up from the rectory to greet the early risers, says to me, "What are you doing here?"

I did a double take, I'm certain, and said something like, "I'm registered here", instead of asking him in return, "What are you still doing here?"

What a guy!