Monday, June 20, 2005

About Last Night . . .

Even though it was the Sabbath yesterday, I was deeply distressed. I’m not even sure how to put my feelings into words.

The last time I felt this way was when I learned that Darth Vader was Luke’s father.

Sure I’ve struggled over the problem of evil, but nothing could compare to the philosophical dilemma I struggled with last night.

When Detroit and San Antonio went into overtime, I wasn’t sure what team I wanted to win. I’ve been cheering on San Antonio throughout this series, but Detroit has proven to be a dangerous team and I do love cheering on the underdogs.

I felt torn and unsure of what team I wanted to win. I said a small prayer to Mary for wisdom and she told me to place my bet on San Antonio.

I made a quick call to my bookie in Las Vegas and put $500 down on San Antonio.

I was greatly relieved with San Antonio won. Don’t worry, I’ll tithe my 10%.
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11 comments:

  1. dAAve6/20/2005 6:05 PM

    Your Holiness

    There's some really good basketball in Italy. They don't do drug-testing. Go watch a game in person, if you can get a ticket.

    yours in service
    HP

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  2. Anonymous6/20/2005 11:03 PM

    Pope Joe! I'm so sad. Detroit's the reigning champions! We needed that win! Can you pray for us to win both in San Antonio? We need a miracle to do that! And, Holy Father, You'll be killing two birds with one stone. You can place another bet, win money -and- perform the miracle you need to become a saint!

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  3. Anonymous6/20/2005 11:22 PM

    You should have played your piano.

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  4. Lila6/21/2005 2:27 AM

    I would've thought you'd be a Celtics fan.

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  5. TLP6/21/2005 2:36 AM

    You must have prayed to Mary Kay of the cosmetics world. The Virgin Mary would have advised you not to gamble.

    But since you came into all that money, consider asking Mary Kay for skin care products for men. You could use a little lipstick, cheek color, and eye shadow. You know, perk up your look.
    Just sayin'

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  6. Rosalina Kay6/21/2005 4:04 AM

    PISTONS RULE!

    Hey, now I'm just trying to stay out of trouble here. I mean have you SEEN what a pistons fan does when they're angry? (thats a joke) Well hey, I'm stayin' on their good side.

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  7. A Little Bar of Soap6/21/2005 4:15 AM

    Gambling?!? I am SHOCKED to my core! Devil, get thee out!

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  8. Anonymous6/21/2005 4:30 AM

    Hey Pope! I found an iPod that would be just perfect for you.
    Check it out:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67838&item=5783530159&rd=1

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  9. Kerry M. Conway6/21/2005 5:04 AM

    i knew pope gambled too! i am going to ask mary for some advice on the daily number now...

    thanks for visiting my blog. i am an apostle of yoda...

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  10. Anonymous6/27/2005 4:48 AM

    It makes sense to bet on the saint related team.

    Damned If I Know

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  11. Anonymous4/04/2006 7:37 PM

    Bookie? Gambling? Cockfights? Bull runs? So do I join the Sun Kissed on the beach? I'm starting to think of taking a class in Bingo strategies in this crazed, wonderful world. "The next number is B16." More booze and cocktails? Isn't anyone tired of same old, same old. Wisdom requested.

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