Boudreaux the Baptist

[Screaming Eagle]

Boudreaux, a Cajun highlander from Rapides Parish in central Louisiana, was

an older, single gentleman, who was born and raised a Baptist, living in

South Louisiana. Each Friday night after work, he would fire up his outdoor

grill and cook a venison steak.

 

Now, all of Boudreaux's neighbors were Catholic... And since it was Lent,

they were forbidden from eating meat on Fridays. The strong delicious aroma

from the grilled venison steaks was causing such a problem for the Catholic

faithful that they finally talked to their priest. The priest came to visit

Boudreaux, and suggested that Boudreaux convert to Catholicism. After

several classes and much study, Boudreaux attended Mass and as the priest

sprinkled holy water over him, he said, "You were born a Baptist and raised

a Baptist, but now you are Catholic."

 

Boudreaux's neighbors were greatly relieved, until Friday night arrived,

and the wonderful aroma of grilled venison filled the neighborhood. The priest

was called immediately by the neighbors and, as he rushed into Boudreaux's

yard, clutching a rosary and prepared to scold him, he stopped in amazement

and watched.

 

There stood Boudreaux, clutching a small bottle of water which he carefully

sprinkled over the grilling meat, and chanted: "You wuz born a deer, and

you wuz raised a deer, but now you a catfish."

 

 

[PureCajunSunshine]

 

Yeah, those Cajuns living in Central Louisiana are a whole 'nother breed from those Cajuns living in 'Catholic-land', in the deepest southernmost parts of the state...

 

 

[cookiejar]

[Violet]

That is cute ! Thanks for the laughs.

 

[HSmom]