How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
There they are, the priests and the nuns telling us Jesus was poor and 'tis no shame, lorries driving up to their houses with crates and barrels of whisky and wine, eggs galore and legs of ham and they telling us what we should give up for Lent. Lent, my arse. What are we to give up when we have Lent all year long? (15.62)
Mrs. Spillane hits the nail on the head when she describes the hypocrisy of the Church. It's easy to tell people not to eat when you're able to eat whatever you like, whenever you like.