I love the story of a man who bought a new Alfa Romeo, the luxury Italian sports car, and wanted to do something to celebrate his purchase. So he went to the Catholic priest, and said, "Father, will you bless my Alfa Romeo?" The priest said, "Yes, but what's an Alfa Romeo?" The young man said, "Never mind, you wouldn't appreciate the significance of this purchase in my life." So he went to an Episcopal priest, and said, "Father, I've just bought an Alfa Romeo. Will you bless it for me?" He said, "Yes, but what's an Alfa Romeo?" He went to a Methodist minister, and said, "I've just bought an Alfa Romeo. Will you bless it?" The minister said, "Wow! An Alfa Romeo! What a terrific car. I've always wanted to ride in one. Will you give me a ride? And by the way...what's a blessing?"

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