In Washington, DC an old priest lay dying in the hospital. For years he had faithfully served the people of the nation's capital and was well-known among the elected officials. He motioned for his nurse to come near.
"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.
"I would really like to see President Obama and Speaker Pelosi before I die," whispered the priest.
"I'll see what I can do, Father," replied the nurse.
The nurse sent the request to the President and Congress and waited for a response. Soon the word arrived; President Obama and Nancy Pelosi would be delighted to visit the priest.
As they went to the hospital, Obama commented to Pelosi, "I don't know why the old priest wants to see us, but it will certainly help our images and might even get me re-elected." Pelosi agreed that it was a good thing.
When they arrived at the priest's room, the priest took Obama's hand in his right hand and Pelosi's hand in his left hand. There was a silence and a look of serenity on the old priest's face.
Finally President Obama spoke, "Father, of all the people you could have chosen, why did you choose us to be with you as you near the end of your life?"
The old priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
"Amen," said Obama.
"Amen," agreed Pelosi.
The old priest continued, "Jesus died between two lying thieves; I would like to do the same."
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one of my fave jokes!!
Laughter is life's best medicine.
An Irish Catholic father welcomes his daughter home after a five year absence. She comes home with a fortune to share with her poor mom and dad. She says, "Father, I am home, and I come bearing gifts... a new car for you and mom, money for college for my younger siblings..." Interrupting the father asks, "Where did you get all of this money, my daughter?" She hesitantly replies, "I am a prostitute." Before she could say more, he replies, "Get out! You are no daughter of mine." She cries out, "But Dad, I have bought you a Mom a new home by the shore." Her father then asks, "What did you say you are?" "A prostitute," she once again answers. "Oh thank God, I thought you said you were a protestant."
To my Cathoic friend, enjoy! :)
Love it, love it, love it.
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