Once upon a time, there was a man who decided to pay a visit to the confessional box after being away from the Church for many years. As he pulled aside the curtain and entered, he was pleasantly surprised by what he found.
Inside, there was a fully equipped bar with crystal glasses, the finest vestry wine, Guinness on tap, cigars, and liqueur chocolates within reach. To top it off, the walls were adorned with tasteful photographs of buxom ladies who seemed to have misplaced a few garments.
Just as the man was settling in, he heard the door open, and a priest entered the confessional box. Feeling a mixture of guilt and excitement, the man confessed, “Father, forgive me, for it has been a very long time since my last confession. I must admit that this confessional box is much more inviting than it used to be.”
To the man’s surprise, the priest replied with a chuckle, “Get out, you idiot! You’re on my side!”
Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern Arizona when she noticed an elderly woman walking along the side of the road. Being a compassionate person, she decided to stop and offer the woman a ride.
As they embarked on the journey, the quiet and serene atmosphere of the car created the perfect opportunity for conversation. The old woman, curious about a brown bag sitting on the seat next to Sally, asked, “What’s in the bag?”
Sally glanced down at the bag and replied, “It’s a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband.”
The old woman fell silent for a moment, then spoke with the wisdom that comes with age, saying, “Good trade.”
Sometimes, it’s the simple exchanges and acts of kindness that make life beautiful and heartwarming.
