In a Sydney Nursing home an old priest lay dying. For years he had faithfully served the people of the nations capital.
He motioned for his nurse to come near.Yes, Father? said the nurse.
I would really like to see Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan before I die,whispered the priest.
Ill see what I can do, Father, replied the nurse.
The nurse sent the request to Canberra and waited for a response.
Soon the word arrived; Julia and Wayne would be delighted to visit the priest.
As they went to the hospital, Wayne commented to JuliaI dont know why the old priest wants to see us, but it certainly will help ourimages.
Julia agreed that it was the right thing to do at this time.
When they arrived at the priests room,the priest took Julia's hand in his right hand and Wayne's hand in hisleft.There was silence and a look of serenity on the old priests face.
The oldpriest slowly said,I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Saviour,Jesus Christ.
Amen, said Julia
Amen, said Wayne
The old priest continued,Jesus died between two lying thieving bastards; and I would like to do thesame....