Tuesday, May 17, 2011

HOW TO MAKE USE OF A LOST CHICKEN

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The year is 1919.  You and your girlfriend live together, but not in the state of holy matrimony in still Catholic-conscious Guam.  You think you like the new priest.  He seems approachable.  But....

How do you make the first move to talk to him?

Enter the newly-arrived priest of Humåtak, Pale' Bernabé.

The people of Humåtak instantly took to the humble, friendly Spanish Capuchin.  They showed their love by bringing him food, once with a marching band accompanying them.

It seems that Pale' raised chickens, and one of his chickens ran away - three times.  The third time, the chicken was found by none other than the couple in question - blissfully in love, but without the sanctification of the sacrament.

Here was their open door.  They took the wayward fowl and brought it to Pale' Bernabé, who thanked them profusely.

On their way out the door, the young man turned back to the priest and said, "By the way, Pale'...."

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