A chance encounter between a Roman Catholic priest and an old friend led to a heartwarming exchange. The priest, on his way to Rome, ran into Mary, who shared her struggles with infertility. She and her husband, Robert, had been trying to have children for 15 years without success.
The priest, moved by Mary’s story, offered to light a candle for her in the great cathedral in Rome, praying for her to conceive. Mary was grateful, and they parted ways after a brief reunion. Five years went by, and the priest had all but forgotten the encounter.
That was until Robert showed up at the priest’s doorstep, beaming with joy. He revealed that Mary had given birth to two sets of twins and a pair of triplets, and was now pregnant with quadruplets. The priest was overjoyed, feeling grateful that his prayer had been answered.
But Robert’s visit wasn’t just to share the good news. He had an ulterior motive – to send the priest on an all-expense-paid trip to Rome. The priest was touched by the gesture, but Robert’s response left him in stitches. “It’s not a thank you,” Robert said with a grin. “It’s so you can blow out that damn candle!”
