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- There once was a husband and wife couple who, tried as hard as they could,
- were unable to produce little children. After consulting everyone who
- would listen to their problem, they were still unsatisfied. Finally,
- they consulted their family priest.
-
- "My children," the priest began, "God will listen to your prayers, and I
- am sure that you will be blessed with children shortly. In fact, I am
- planning a stay in Rome, and while I am visiting the Vatican, I will light
- a candle for you."
-
- "Thank you, Father, thank you!" said the couple.
-
- Before leaving, the priest turned and said, "I am sure everything will work
- out just fine for you. My stay in Rome will be for quite some time - 15
- years. But when I return, I will be sure to pay you a visit."
-
- ...And so, 15 years came and went, and the priest returned to the States.
- While resting on his porch one mid-summer morning, he remembered the
- promise of paying a visit that he had made 15 years ago.
-
- Upon arriving at the residence of the two troubled people who sought his
- council years previously, he rang the doorbell. Sounds of crying and
- screaming children filled the air! Overjoyed by the thought that their
- prayers had been answered, he entered the house. Hundreds of children
- filled the house from top to bottom! In the midst of all the chaos, stood
- the wife.
-
- "My dear," the priest said, "your prayers have been answered! And where is
- your husband? I wish to congratulate him too on your miracle!"
-
- "He just left for Rome," she said in a very desperate tone.
-
- "Rome? Why did he go to Rome?" asked the priest.
-
- She hesitated, sobbed, and finally blurted out, "TO BLOW OUT THAT DAMN
- CANDLE YOU LIT!"