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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The Sermon

Brother Tonto handed the Prior a sermon, saying that it was written by Brother Diotrophes.  The Prior studied it.  "This isn't by Brother Diotrophes, it's too bad!"  "Then will you believe me if I tell you that it is mine?"  asked Brother Tonto.  "No" the Prior replied, "it's too good."
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