JohnA: Why, Mama, Why?

JohnA: Some of you might remember that my mom fell after Mass seven weeks ago, breaking her hip. Recovering fast, her greatest wish was to again attend Mass, so my sister Beth, her daughter Kelley and Kelley’s precocious 2-year old, Hannah Beth, accompanied her. As four generations of Austins listened, Father Roger began his Homily: “Why? Why do we believe in Jesus Christ? Listening intently, little Hannah Beth looked up to her mother and asked her own question “Why, Mama?” Kelley of course sought to quiet her child, as Father Roger continued , “Why did He die for our sins and why do we have faith in God the Father?” Again looking up at her mother, Hannah asked “Why, Mama?” Finally, in an attempt to quiet her child, Kelley said “Why what, Hannah?” To which Hannah said “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Well, suffice to say Father Roger was no match for Hannah as several pews erupted in laughter.

Question: Has something your kids said ever busted you up in church or any other place where you’re suppose to be quiet?