01-10-2025, 05:28 PM -
A Catholic man went into the confessional where he spoke quietly to the Priest. "Forgive me Father for I have sinned." The Priest waited and the man continued, "I almost had sex with a woman who was not my wife." The Priest, wondering about the man's words, said quietly, "What do you mean by "almost"??" The man responded, "Well, we undressed and then rubbed together but I stopped right there." The Priest, thinking to teach an important lesson, responded, "Rubbing together is the same as putting it in. You will not see that woman again. Say five Hail Marys and put $50 in the 'Poor Box' on your way out." The man sighed and then prayed. He headed out to the exit, stopping at the 'Poor Box' on the way. He stood there for a moment then headed out the door. The Priest, watching quietly, noticed that the man had not put the money in the box. He spoke up loudly saying, "Hey wait. I saw that. You didn't put any money in the 'Poor Box'." The man turned and spoke to the Priest, "Yes, I know Father. But I rubbed the $50 on the box, and you said that's the same as putting it in."
"A Reasoned Response From A Reasonable Mind"