The pastor of the church told him his first job would be to officiate at a funeral Mass for Michael Clancy the very next morning.
Reluctantly, the priest showed up the next morning not knowing anything about Mr. Clancy and wondered what he would say about the poor man.
After a few trite remarks about death and resurrection, the young priest asked the congregation, "Would anyone like to stand up and say a few words about Michael Clancy." There came no reply. Again he asked, "Is there anyone who might like to say a few words about Michael." And again there was no reply. In exasperation the priest said, "Please, there must be somebody...." Just then, some fellow from the back of the church stood up and said, "He was better than his brother."