…the priest had the children at Mass come sit on the altar steps and asked them questions about this and that. Our own little Hermione Granger, Miriam, kept shooting up her hand and answering questions. Josh sat there all proud.
The priest then pointed out the big pillar candle, which had a special emblem on it – the one for the Eucharistic Congress that’s going on this year. He then asked the children “What is supposed to happen in the year 2012?”
Miriam’s hand was the only one that shot up. The priest called on her. She answered “The end of the world.”
That sound? Was the sound of Josh’s head smacking into his palms.
The priest asked if she believed that would happen. She laughed and said “No, I think they’re making that up.”, much to Josh’s relief.
Mental note – keep Miriam away from SyFy channel and all it’s 2012 world-ending disaster movies.
And was the answer the Priest was looking for the Summer Olympics?
Props to the Priest for rolling with her answer. Thank goodness she said no!
the correct answer was “Eucharist Congress” – which they have a big banner for up next to the altar – lol! But “Summer Olypics” would have been a less interesting answer than what she gave
Thanks for making me smile this morning! When our priest has the kids sitting up front answering questions, I would always sit there with bated breath, hoping they had answered it perfectly. Ah, so nice to read it wouldn’t just happen to me! Have a great Sunday.
Adorable! I love it, especially that she thinks it’s nonsense.
That is hilarious. You must definitely have your own Hermione! Way to go Miriam!
I meant most definitely hahaha. Hermione had great depth and a quick wit. I am sure Miriam will also as she grows up.
Too cute!
The priest asked for it.
I love your kids!!
Open-ended questions… they get you every time!
Ha ha ha! What a smart little girl! I love when kids think outside the box. I hope yours and mine both continue to do that. Happy Sunday to you!
That is awesome! Im sure she gave someone a chuckle or two
A Mormon in the office of POTUS could mean that your little Hermione is correct… We all hope not. What does the Eucharistic Congress vote on?
From the website – “A Eucharistic Congress is an international gathering of people which aims to promote an awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church, to help improve our understanding and celebration of the liturgy and to draw attention to the social dimension of the Eucharist.” – http://www.iec2012.ie/
Super funny!
Best. Answer. Ever.
I love this post. Captures a moment in time and tells a great little story. My favorite kind of thing to share, Well done!