Father, I can’t take this,” I said. “Why not?”....

“ Father, I can’t take this,” I said. “Why not?” “Because you’re a priest, Father.” “And my money’s no good because of it? What are you? A member of the Masonic Lodge?” “Naw, Father,” I said. “I just feel guilty taking money from you.” “Well, you’re Irish and Jewish. You have to feel guilty over somethin’, don’t ya? Take the money and be happy ye have it. ”

John William Tuohy

From : No Time to Say Goodbye: A Memoir of a Life in Foster Care