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A priest and a nun had spent years working side by side, guiding others toward faith, discipline, and\u2026 a very \u201cstructured\u201d life.<\/p>\n

One evening, after a long day of counseling couples about commitment and future planning, the nun sighed and said,
\u201cFather, don\u2019t you ever think about\u2026 a more secure<\/em> future?\u201d<\/p>\n

The priest adjusted his collar. \u201cSister, my future is in God\u2019s hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

She smiled slightly. \u201cYes, but God also gave us brains\u2026 and retirement concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n

The priest leaned closer. \u201cAre you suggesting we\u2026 invest?\u201d<\/p>\n

She nodded. \u201cExactly. Something long-term. Stable. With\u2026 strong returns.\u201d<\/p>\n

He whispered, \u201cA joint account?\u201d<\/p>\n

She replied, \u201cLet\u2019s just say\u2026 a partnership with benefits<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The priest paused, then said,
\u201cWell\u2026 as long as it\u2019s tax-free and nobody confesses about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The nun winked.
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, Father\u2026 we\u2019ll keep it strictly\u2026 confidential<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

And from that day on, their \u201cfuture planning meetings\u201d became very\u2026 well attended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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