Father Matthew is an ordinary Vicar in an ordinary Parish. He is a Freemason. Our Tale starts in 2019 with some wry humour, as to what Christmas can be like for a Cleric. Then COVID strikes the Nation. Father Matthew's routine, like that of everyone else, is turned upside down. Soon there is even an official Complaint made against him. A downward spiral starts. How was the working life of Clergy changed by COVID? How did society change in its' daily workings? What can stress do to you? Memories are seen as at some times guests, but at other times ghosts. The author hopes that, even given the serious themes, you might have the occasional chuckle. ¿¿Liam Thornton is a retired Church of England Priest.