> > > parishioners after mass.
> > Good morning Mr. and Mrs. O'Riley. I married you ten
> > > years ago but I never see any of your children in church."
> > >
> > > "Deed you did, father. We've not been blessed. My
> > > husband and I have tried but we've not been successful",
> > > said Mrs. O'Riley.
> > >
> > > "I'm going to Rome for a few years sabbatical." Said
> > > the priest. "I'll light a candle for you in the great
> > > cathedral at the Vatican. Perhaps the Holy Mother will look
> > > kindly on you and your husband."
> > >
> > > Several years later, back at the church door, greeting
> > > parishioners, the priest meets Mrs. O'Riley. "Mrs. O'Riley,
> > > did you ever have any children? "
> > >
> > > Deed I did, Father," she said pointing to a family behind her.
> > > "We've had a set of triplets, a set of twins and two singles
> > > since we last saw you."
> > >
> > > Praise be the Holy Mother. She's blessed you. But I
> > > don't see Mr. O'Riley. Is he here?"
> > >
> > > "No. He's gone to Rome to blow out your candle.