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Padre Peregrino's avatar

A boy can dream.

Elizabeth's avatar

The part about Trump was so believable

Alan J Hicks's avatar

If he actually believed in God.

White's avatar

you bastard. I really thought trad Inc had a breakdown and was avout to comment on how we need to be careful about chronic liars publicly converting, halfway through i realized what date it was.

Charlene Edwards's avatar

April Fools…needed a good laugh today.

LOL. Almost believed the Trump stuff. Then my better half reminded me it was April fools day

Thanks Chris

Lori's avatar

LOL! Hilarious...thank you! I was smiling and then this statement made me laugh out loud! "The donkey survived unharmed and is now being widely praised across Catholic media as the most stable doctrinal presence in the Roman Curia." Of course, the pics also were great. Happy April Fools day! What a gift you are.

God bless and keep you!

Petite Fleur's avatar

Love that donkey face in the picture!

Larrius Maximus's avatar

"Best April First article ever written!"

Jean Pollock's avatar

My husband and I both read your column and he said it was obvious that I hadn't read it yet today because he hadn't heard any shrieks of laughter.... so I read it, and laughed so much that I had tears rolling down my face, feeling a little guilty for laughing so ridiculously during Holy Week! Thanks so much! You are such a gifted writer and of course I've "shared" it!

Carl's avatar

Exactly the same here - except I beat my wife to it!

ℑ𝔫𝔤𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔢🌹ℭ𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔞🌹𝔐𝔲𝔫𝔡𝔲𝔪's avatar

You, sir, are pure genius. AI is pure internet meme gold. Only one addition, if I may:

Brother Michael Dimond, upon his ascent to the throne of the DDF, immediately returns it to its original name—The Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition.

Karen Maley's avatar

April 1 came early when you know who blessed a block of ice before cocktails. LOL

Michael of the Cross's avatar

Yeah, but the ice "blessing" was not a joke.

Karen Maley's avatar

Sure it was only he doesn't get it yet.

Carl's avatar

Amen. I used to do stuff like that only AFTER cocktails!

Karen Maley's avatar

With or without the lampshade you naughty boy!

Ger's avatar

You've made so many happy faces???

CPL Antero Rokka's avatar

I have laughed in my life, as well as cried in my life. I had much rather laugh!

Thanks, Chris! “All work and no play make Jack or Jane a dull Catholic."

How do I size up a person? Simple. Some use a firm handshake; some use a beer...me?

I ask: "Can this person laugh at themselves as well as others?" BAM! I'm with you.

Matt Marrazzo's avatar

You know, I'm starting to think this might be satirical.

namnow's avatar

Which part was satire?

Brilliant BTW

Carl's avatar

Completely agree!!

Mary Beth  Hendricks's avatar

I am totally with Padre Peregrino!!!

So grateful for your writings Chris!!!

Blessed be Jesus Whose mother is Mary, CoRedemptrix, Mediatrix of All Graces and Queen of all creatures!!!

William's avatar

I was also much impressed by your mastery of Trumpspeak.

Garrett Babb's avatar

This is excellent and brilliant. Thank you for making me laugh today Chris.

HPMcGillcuddy's avatar

Just what I needed on a rotten miserable rainy day after a night of nasty storms - the best laugh I've had in a long time. I particularly liked the Trump part; you captured the manner of his speech perfectly. I could almost hear his voice. And also the Brother Dimond bit; I found myself reading faster, in the same way he speaks - so quickly that you can barely keep up. Would that it were true. God bless your Holy Week, Chris, and give you a joyous Easter.

Michael of the Cross's avatar

Yes, would that it were true...