It’s Good Friday. Respecting the day, that on which our Lord and Savior died for our sins, while recognizing our readers have come to expect something to bring laughter to the end of their work week, we offer the following:
The old priest lay dying in the hospital. For years he faithfully served churchgoers in the nation’s capital. He motioned for his nurse to come near. “Yes, Father?” asked the nurse. “I would really like to see Ted Kennedy and Nancy Pelosi before I die,” whispered the priest. The nurse sent the request to Congress and Senator Kennedy and Speaker Pelosi rushed to the hospital, certain attending would help their images. When they arrived, the old priest took Kennedy’s hand in one hand and Pelosi’s in the other. A look of serenity and acceptance came over the old priest’s face. Finally Senator Kennedy spoke: “Father, of all the people you could have chosen, why did you choose to be with us as you near the end?” The priest slowly replied, “I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Savior.” “Amen!” replied Kennedy and Pelosi. The priest continued: “He died between two lying thieves and I would like to do the same.”
(Hat tip: DD)