Father Murphy looked uneasy as he attempted to greet the wedding guests at the entrance to St Bernadette’s Church.
He doesn’t say much and he looks uncomfortable but the congregation know him to be a bit shy.
As the bride arrives, Father Murphy makes his way to the altar and, as the couple approach, he gives the best speech anyone has ever heard.
Not only is it an excellent speech, full of wisdom and insight but he appears to be confident and he has everyone rolling on the floor laughing.
After the couple has made their vows and everyone is leaving, Father Murphy steps down from the altar and once again he becomes tongue-tied and shy and barely manages to say a word to anyone.
Feeling a little sorry for him, the groom says, “I hope you don’t mind me asking Father, but why are you so shy now? You seemed like a different person when you were up there giving that speech earlier.“
“I know“, Father Murphy responded, “but that was just my altar ego.”