The Power and The Glory

The third part of the novel, opens with the priest sittingon the veranda aong with Mr. Lehr, Miss Lehr. They are two german protestants that live in Mexico, the priest has been living with them to rest and protect himself. Mr. Lehr, doesn’t approve of Catholicism, and says that it is too fake, and that it doen’s really touch the people. Mr. Lehr also hates the rituals and ceremonies, because, he doesn’t like the idea of creating an idol and that is in reality fake. The priest discusses, but because the priest’s discussion points are weak, the reader sees that although once the author posted his idea f freesom of eligion, know he is unvalidating Catholicism, but still the author maintains his validity. The priest then takes a bath in the river, and punishes himself for living so nicely. Once more we see the priest himself admitting his life is too luxurious, which was one of the major points for Mr. Lehr,