Stolen Thanksgiving Turkey

Ducking into confession with a turkey in his
arms, Brian said, "Forgive me, Father, for I
have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my
family. Would you take it and assuage my guilt?"

"Certainly not," said the Priest. "As penance,
you must return it to the one from whom you
stole it."

"I tried," Brian sobbed, "but he refused. Oh,
Father, what should I do?"

"If what you say is true, then it is all right for
you to keep it for your family."

Thanking the Priest, Brian hurried off.

When confession was over, the Priest
returned to his residence. When he walked
into the kitchen, he found that someone had
stolen his Thanksgiving turkey.