Mothers' Stories

Four Catholic mothers are chit-chatting in a café.

The first mother says to her three friends, “My son is a Priest. Whenever he walks into a room, everyone greets him ‘Father’”.

Not to be defeated, the second mother says, “My son is a Bishop. Whenever he walks into a room, everyone greets him ‘Blessed Bishop’”.

The third mother adds on, “My son is a Cardinal. Whenever he walks into a room, everyone greets him ‘Holy Cardinal’”.

The fourth mother remains silent.

Finally, no longer patient in waiting, the three mothers ask in chorus, “What about your son?”

The fourth mother replies, “My son is a successful young executive. He’s six feet tall.. has broad chest and muscled arms.. He's friendly.. very handsome, and always well-dressed. Everytime he walks into a room, all women sigh, ‘Oh my God…’”.