catholic joke

hehe! I'd heard this one before but I just came acorss it again so I thought I'd share
(you have to understand the stereotypes of the different Catholic religious orders to fully appreciate it!..except for the last line!)

During a Eucharistic Congress, a number of priests from different
orders are gathered in a church for Vespers. While they are praying, a fuse blows and all the lights go out.

The Benedictines continue praying from memory, without missing a beat.

The Jesuits begin to discuss whether the blown fuse means they are dispensed from the obligation to pray Vespers.

The Franciscans compose a song of praise for God's gift of darkness.

The Dominicans revisit their ongoing debate on light as a signification of the transmission of divine knowledge.

The Carmelites fall into silence and slow, steady breathing.

The parish priest, who is hosting the others, goes to the basement and replaces the fuse.

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and another joke...

Here's a true story:

A priest friend of my husband's was once asked if he ever did any special blessings over animals.

His reply: I pray over animals every day... I call it "Grace".

heeeheee!

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