A year after their wedding, Ted and Mary were strolling through town when they bumped into the priest who had married them.
The priest smiled warmly.
“Well, well! Didn’t I officiate your wedding last year?”
Ted grinned.
“Yes, Father, you did.”
The priest nodded.
“And how about children? Any little ones yet?”
Mary sighed.
“Not yet, Father… we’re still hoping.”
The priest placed a comforting hand on Ted’s shoulder.
“I’m traveling to Rome next week.”
“I’ll light a candle for the two of you and pray that you’re blessed with children.”
The couple thanked him and went on their way.
Several years later, at a church fundraiser, the priest spotted Mary again.
Delighted, he hurried over.
“Mary! It’s wonderful to see you!”
“Tell me… did my prayer help?”
Mary laughed.
“I’d say it did, Father!”
“We had triplets the first year…”
“…and after that, another baby every nine months!”
The priest’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.
“Praise the Lord!”
“That’s incredible!”
Then he looked around.
“Where’s Ted these days?”
Mary smiled mischievously.
“Oh… he’s in Rome.”
The priest looked puzzled.
“Rome? Whatever for?”
Mary couldn’t hold back her grin.
“He’s gone to blow out your bloody candle!” 😂🤣
