A priest was
approached one night by Satan himself. “Do not be frightened,” said Satan. “I
have an offer to make. I will make you tremendously powerful, famous and rich
in return for just one small favour: half of your ability to hear.” The priest
was stunned, “Let me think about it for a few days.” The next morning, the
priest requested to meet the bishop. “Your Excellency, I need your advice for a
temptation I have been given!” He told over his strange encounter. The bishop
was shocked. “A deal with Satan? Do not do it, it will destroy your soul!” But
he could see the priest was not convinced. So the bishop arranged a meeting
with the archbishop. “Your Excellency, this priest has an urgent matter he
needs advice about!” He told over the story. The Archbishop bowed his head in
silent prayer, and after a few moments responded. “Firstly your hearing is a
gift from God. It would be forbidden to sacrifice any part of it. Secondly, a
deal with Satan?!? Never do it!” But the priest wasn’t convinced. He was
imagining all the wealth, fame and power he’d receive. So the Archbishop
requested an audience with the Pope. The three of them came to the Pope’s
office in great awe. They sat, and the Archbishop spoke. “Your Holiness, this
priest has a terrible temptation and needs advice!”. “Sorry,” said the Pope,
Could you speak a little louder?
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