Old priest

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An old Canadian priest lay on his death bed.

He sent a message for Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallen to come to the
hospital. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his room. As they
entered the room, the priest held out his hands and motioned for them
to sit on each side of the bed.


The priest grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared
at the ceiling. For a time, no one said anything, both Mike Duffy and
Pamela Wallen were touched and flattered that this old man would ask
them to be with him during his final moments. They were also puzzled
because the priest had never given any indication that he particularly
liked, or even knew either one of them.


Finally, Mike Duffy asked, "Father, why did you ask the two of us to come here?"

The old priest mustered all his strength, and then said weakly, "Jesus
died between two thieves, and that's how I'd like to go."