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important person pulled over, and asks how he should handle it. “It’s not Ted Ken- Points to Ponder : The 7 Ups for Lent
nedy again is it?” replies the chief. “No Sir!” replied the trooper, “This guy’s more im- Saint of the Week : St. Dominic Savio
portant.” “Is it the Governor?” replied the chief. “No! Even more important!” replies the Jokes : For A Lighter Side of Life
trooper. “Is it the PRESIDENT??? replied the chief. “No! Even more important!” re- Last Drop : Two Gardens
plies the trooper. “Well WHO is it?” screams the chief. “I don’t know Sir.” replies the
trooper, “but he’s got the Pope as his chauffeur.” Old Testament to New
A Jewish couple had a son who was a holy terror. By the time he was ready for his bar
Last Drop mitzvah, he'd been kicked out of every school they put him in. Desperate, the parents went
The Two Gardens to the rabbi for advice. The good rabbi stroked his beard and meditated. Finally, he told
It is a cycle, you know; them to enroll the boy in Catholic school.
It always was a choice
The shocked parents did as their rabbi directed and took their son to the nuns at St. Jude’s
and left him there.
To follow wherever He’d go
After school, the son came home and said, "Good afternoon, Papa. Good afternoon,
To cry, sing psalms, rejoice;
Mama."
From Eden to Gethsemane The young man went to the table and worked on his homework. The parents looked at each
The Path went many Ways other in amazement, afraid to speak. The mother wrung her hands and the father twisted his
From wilderness to fruitfulness beard all the while their boy helped serve the evening meal, bowed his head for prayers of
Hot sun and rainy days… thanks, and even helped with the dishes.
And still you followed closely No longer able to contain himself, the father asked, “We’re ever so grateful, my son, but
In danger and in fun, what in Moses’ name did they do to you?”
And still you seek the answer "Papa, when you left, the nun took me from class to class all day, each time saying they
Of how you both are One. knew how to deal with rowdy boys. Those Catholics mean business! They got some Jewish-
looking guy nailed up on a cross in every room!”
Lesson: Looking at the cross can change people, at times they may not realize the true
NB: Send your questions, comments or feedback to jamboyouth@yahoo.co.uk For further informa- meaning of the cross and the sacrifice behind it, but it does the miracle anyway. Lent is the
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God's kindness leads you toward repentance. (Rom. 2:4) Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. (Prov.3:7)
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