“Orphan in Church” by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret (1852-1929)
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Holy Orders (a play in One act)
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Act I
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Scene I
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Union City, New Jersey. Central Avenue, Saint Anthony of Padua Church. Morning.
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Stage Black.
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(Lights up. Church empty. Sitting alone. After Mass. Slight chill. Lighting dim, brighter at altar.)
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ME: (out loud, but in a low volume, slightly louder than a whisper) So God, what is it you want me to do today?
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GOD: (very matter of fact, almost as if with a shrug) Love…just love.
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Stage to black.
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Curtain.
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—Howard Hain
The Victor's Place 
Amen!!!!!! Let’s give it to Him and to all that we meet.
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This is my favorite one. Love it. Resonates with this stage in my life.
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Father Victor , good advice , Joe.
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Thank You, Lord.
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