Moral and Dumb

Read the little story below. It is sad that those who endeavor to live a moral life are not sufficiently savvy and wise about the ways of the other side. This makes me wonder how well founded is the moral life we see and recognized around us. Where is the shrewdness of Christ?

'Bless me Father, for I have sinned.
I have been with a loose girl'.


The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?'


'Yes, Father, it is.'


'And who was the girl you were with?'


'I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation'.


"Well, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later
so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?'


'I cannot say.'


'Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?'


'I'll never tell.'


'Was it Nina Capelli?'


'I'm sorry, but I cannot name her.'


'Was it Cathy Piriano?'


'My lips are sealed.'


'Was it Rosa DiAngelo, then?'


'Please, Father, I cannot tell you.'


The priest sighs in frustration.
'You're very tight lipped, and I admire that.
But you've sinned and have to atone.
You cannot be an altar boy now for 4 months.
Now you go and behave yourself.'




Joey walks back to his pew,
and his friend Franco slides over and whispers,




'What'd you get?'




'Four months vacation and five good leads.'