Limited Metaphor

The crosier (shepherd's staff) signifies
the Bishop's rank and responsibility.

Normally the church parking lot is empty on Saturday night. We stopped to drop off some food boxes. The rector's car was parked and the lights were on inside.

"Why is he here?" asked the youngster.

He's just making sure everything's in order for the bishop's visit.

"Why?"

It's the same as businesspeople who tidy up the office when the big boss comes to town.

When the Bishop arrived on Sunday, he preached, confirmed candidates, and greeted everyone warmly. He acted like a shepherd who has been enjoined to lay down [his] life for the sheep [John 10].

Don't know too many big bosses who would do that. © 2014 Stephen Yuen