All of us boys wanted to be priests, not for any religious motive but because the local priest was such a significant person. I remember one priest, Dr Marron, in retrospect a nasty piece of work. In announcing once that the Christmas collection…
Religion was a major factor and we were 100% diligent participants. I don't remember understanding much about it but back then you participated because hell was a looming certainty if you didn't. In my memory we were living more in fear of hell…
