Oh. Right, I guess that is the stereotype. I also understand that there's some criticism for the treatment of children as well as skepticism on the importance of symbolism to the point where it arguably borders on idolatry. That being said I understand the value and comfort in talismans.

[Just not why a bloody and tortured man hanging from a cross brings so many people comfort, perhaps.]

You must have had top marks in Sunday school. It's impressive; I haven't memorized that much religious text in a long time.

[A pause after hearing about Father Kelly.]

I'm sorry to hear. I thought it might have been the case. You have no family and your mentor has died, so do you have many friends, or is your work essentially your entire support system since then?