When we are having problems at home, there are often times when we will ask an outside individual for assistance. This could be a therapist or even a religious leader, but we hope that they will be able to help.
One young woman decided to enlist the help of a Roman Catholic priest when she and her husband were having problems. It was a serious situation because they weren’t able to conceive but she was hoping for some help.
They sometimes say that you should be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. That came through loud and clear in the following joke and it is one that will leave you laughing.
A Roman Catholic priest is on his way to Rome when he runs into an old childhood friend.
“My goodness, Mary!” he says. “How have you been?”
“Oh, could be better,” she says. “My husband Robert and I have been trying to have children for fifteen years, but we are barren.”
“I’m so sorry,” says the priest. “I’m on a pilgrimage to Rome, and I promise to light a candle for you in the great cathedral.”
Mary thanks him, and after chatting a little longer, they part ways.
Five years later, the priest is eating dinner when there’s a knock at his door. He opens it, and to his surprise, it’s Mary’s husband, Robert.
“I’m so glad I found you!” he exclaims. “Remember that candle you lit for Mary, years ago? Well, Mary and I now have two sets of twins and a set of triplets — and I just found out she’s pregnant with quadruplets!”
Robert then hands the priest an all-expenses paid ticket to Rome.
“Oh my, Robert!” says the priest. “Your joy is my joy. You didn’t need to give me a thank-you gift.”
“Oh no, it’s not a thank you,” says Robert.
“It’s so you can blow out that candle.”