THE TEST
Keith Miller tells the story about a bishop somewhere in Europe and a young nun who claimed to have had a vision of Jesus. As was the custom when someone claimed such a vision, she was called before the bishop and he interviewed her. “Sister, did you talk to Him?” he asked. “Yes, I did.” After talking further, he pointed to himself and said, “All right, if you ever have another vision of our Lord, would you ask Him this question: ‘What was the bishop’s primary sin before he became a bishop?'” (Only God and his confessor would know.) “I’d like for you to tell me His reply.” He wanted to see if she had had a real encounter with Jesus. About three months later, the nun made an appointment with the bishop. When she came in he said, “Sister, did you see our Lord again?” “Yes, sir, I did.” The bishop’s expression became very serious and almost apprehensive as he said,…
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