The Dying Priest

In Washington , D.C. an old priest lay dying in the hospital. For
years he had faithfully served the people of the nation’s capital
and was well known among the elected officials. He motioned for his
nurse to come near.

"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.

"I would really like to see President Obama and Senator Reid
before I die, "whispered the priest.

"I’ll see what I can do, Father", replied the nurse.

The nurse sent the request to The President and Congressman and
waited for a response. Soon the word arrived; President Obama and
Harry Reid would be delighted to visit the priest.

As they went to the hospital, Obama commented to Reid, "I don’t
know why the old priest wants to see us, but it will certainly help
our images and might even get me re-elected."

Reid agreed that it was a good thing.

When they arrived at the priest’s room, the priest took Obama’s
hand in his right hand and Reid’s hand in his left hand. There was
silence and a look of serenity on the old priest’s face. Finally
President Obama spoke. "Father, of all the people you could have
chosen, why did you choose us to be with you as you near the end?"

The old priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to pattern my
life after our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

"Amen", said Obama.

"Amen", said Reid.

The old priest continued, "Jesus died between two lying thieves; I
would like to do the same."

Can I hear an Amen?

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