Sister Mary Katherine

Sister Mary Katherine:


Sister Mary Katherine entered the Monastery of
Silence. The Priest said, 'Sister, this is a silent monastery. You are
welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct
you to do so.'

Sister Mary Katherine lived in the monastery for
five years before the Priest said to her, 'Sister Mary Katherine, you
have been here for five years. You can speak two words.'
Sister Mary Katherine said, 'Hard bed.'
'I'm sorry to hear that,' the Priest said, 'We will get you a better bed.'

After
another five years, Sister Mary Katherine was called by the Priest.
'You may say another two words, Sister Mary Katherine.
'Cold food,' said Sister Mary Katherine, and the Priest assured her that the food would be better in the future.
On
her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again called Sister
Mary Katherine into his office. 'You may say two words today.'
'I quit,' said Sister Mary Katherine.
'It's probably best', said the Priest, 'You've done f*ck all but moan since you've been here.'