Quote of the Week: A bit of the Chaplain's day

A U.S. Marine Corps chaplain, describing his day, includes this little snippet:

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Get to the places where worship services are needed and try to utilize the power of the altar to bring a word to the people. One of the 1st Sergeants "gently" suggests to the troops desiring worship services that: "The *#$%&?! chaplain is here. (Excuse me chaplain.)... Get your *#$%&?! in motion and get your *#$%&?! to the *#$%&?! meeting." Surprisingly, the attendance is rather high.

-From An Overview of the U.S. Military Chaplaincy: A Ministry of Presence and Practice, by Pauletta Otis, The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Winter 2009.

Brought a smile to my face.