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Abie, a somewhat shy and retiring gentleman who lives slightly southwest,
sent this gem about nuns that's perfectly appropriate for a Sunday post...

As she passed the young novices, Mother Superior said, "Good morning, ladies."

The novices replied, "Good morning, Mother Superior. May God be with you."

But after they had passed, Mother Superior heard one say to the other, "I think
she got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."

This startled Mother Superior, but she chose not to pursue the issue. A little
further down the hall, Mother Superior passed two of the sisters who had been
teaching at the convent for several years.

She greeted them with "Good morning Sister Martha, Sister Jessica, may God
give you the wisdom for our students today."

"Good morning, Mother Superior. Thank you and may God be with you."

But, again after passing, Mother Superior overheard, "She got up on the wrong
side of the bed today."

Baffled, she started to wonder if she had spoken harshly or with an irritated look
on her face. She vowed to be more pleasant. Looking down the hall, Mother
Superior saw retired Sister Mary approaching, step by step, with her walker. As
Sister Mary was somewhat deaf, Mother Superior had plenty of time to arrange a
pleasant smile on her face before greeting the elder nun.

"Good morning, Sister Mary, I'm so happy to see you up and about. I pray God
watches over you today, and grants you a wonderful day."

"Ah, good morning, Mother Superior. I see you got up on the wrong side of the
bed this morning."

Mother Superior was floored! "Sister Mary, what have I done wrong?" I have tried
to be pleasant, but three times already today people have said that about me."

Sister Mary stopped her walker and looked Mother Superior in the face. "Oh, you
shouldn't take it personally, Mother Superior. It's just that you happen to be wearing
Father Murphy's slippers."
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