The Pope’s Surprise
Many years ago, a beloved Pope died and went to heaven. Saint Peter
greeted him in a firm embrace. "Welcome your holiness, your dedication
and unselfishness in serving your fellow man during your life has
earned you great stature in heaven. You may pass through the gates
without delay and are granted free access to all parts of heaven." St. Peter continued: "You are also granted an open-door policy and
may, at your own discretion, meet with any heavenly leader including
the Father, without prior appointment. Is there anything which your
holiness desires?" "Well, yes," the Pope replied. "I have often pondered some of the
mysteries which have puzzled and confounded theologians through the
ages. Are there perhaps any transcripts which recorded the actual
conversations between God and the prophets of old? I would love to see
what was actually said, without the dimming of memories over time."St.
Peter immediately ushered the Pope to the heavenly library and
explained how to retrieve the various documents. The Pope was thrilled
and settled down to review the history of humanity's relationship with
God. Two years later, a scream of anguish pierced the quiet of the library.
Immediately several of the saints and angels came running. They found the Pope pointing to a single word on a parchment,
repeating over and over: "There's an 'R'. There's an 'R.' There's an
'R'... It's CELIBRATE, not celibate!"
Many years ago, a beloved Pope died and went to heaven. Saint Peter
greeted him in a firm embrace. "Welcome your holiness, your dedication
and unselfishness in serving your fellow man during your life has
earned you great stature in heaven. You may pass through the gates
without delay and are granted free access to all parts of heaven." St. Peter continued: "You are also granted an open-door policy and
may, at your own discretion, meet with any heavenly leader including
the Father, without prior appointment. Is there anything which your
holiness desires?" "Well, yes," the Pope replied. "I have often pondered some of the
mysteries which have puzzled and confounded theologians through the
ages. Are there perhaps any transcripts which recorded the actual
conversations between God and the prophets of old? I would love to see
what was actually said, without the dimming of memories over time."St.
Peter immediately ushered the Pope to the heavenly library and
explained how to retrieve the various documents. The Pope was thrilled
and settled down to review the history of humanity's relationship with
God. Two years later, a scream of anguish pierced the quiet of the library.
Immediately several of the saints and angels came running. They found the Pope pointing to a single word on a parchment,
repeating over and over: "There's an 'R'. There's an 'R.' There's an
'R'... It's CELIBRATE, not celibate!"
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