“Confession Critique: From ‘Oh, Wow’ to ‘I Understand'”

Young Father O’Reilly, newly ordained, was to hear his first confessions. Anxious to get his ministry off on the right foot, he asked the experienced Father McMartin to sit in and critique his handling of the assignment. At the end of the day, the two clergymen sat in the rectory and reviewed O’Reilly’s performance. “Not … Read more

“Hair Today, Car Tomorrow”

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said to him, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your bible a little, and get your hair cut, then we will … Read more

“Love Dress Irony”

A mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by the recently married couple’s house. She rang the doorbell and stepped into the house. She saw her daughter-in-law standing naked by the door. “What are you doing?” she asked. “I’m waiting for my husband to come home from work,” the daughter-in-law answered. “But you’re naked!” the mother-in-law exclaimed. “This is … Read more

“Worm-in-the-hole Trick”

This young boy was playing with a dew worm in the yard. His grandfather, watching on the porch, yells out to his grandson, “I’ll give you $5 if you can shove that worm back into the hole.” The boy grabs the slimy, slinky worm and tries to shove it in the hole. After about 5 … Read more

“Fatherly Advice for the Aspiring Actor”

A budding actor says, “Dad, guess what? I’ve got my first part in a play. I play the role of a man who has been married for 25 years.” Father responds, “That’s a good start, son. Just keep at it, and one of these days you’ll get a speaking part.”

“Honeymoon Trouser Trouble”

Jack was going to be married to Jill, so his father sat him down for a little fireside chat. He said, “Jack, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, I took off my trousers and handed them to your mother, and said, ‘Here – try these on.’ So, she … Read more

“Daughters’ Love Lives in Newspaper Ads”

A mother had three daughters and, on their wedding, she tells each one of them to write back about their marriage life. To avoid possible embarrassment to their new husbands by openly discussing their love lives, the mother and daughters agree to using newspaper advertisements as a “code” to let the mother know how their … Read more

“Parental Mix-Up at the Party!”

A man has six children and is very proud of his achievement. He is so proud of himself that he starts calling his wife “Mother of Six” despite her objections. One night they go to a party. The man decides that it’s time to go home and wants to find out if his wife is … Read more

“The Gift Gaffe: A Mother’s Misunderstanding”

Three sons left home, went out on their own, and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the Christmas gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, “I built a big house for our mother.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The third smiled and said, “I’ve … Read more