You can see the punchlines coming . . . so I added some visuals
The Italian Wedding Anniversary:
At the church's husband's marriage seminar, the Priest asked Luigi, on his upcoming 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he managed to stay married to the same woman all these years.
Luigi replied to the audience 'Well, I'v-a tried to treat-a her well, spend-a da money on her, but, da best is-a dat I took her to Italy for da 20th anniversary!
The Priest immediately commented, 'Luigi, you are an amazing inspiration to all the husbands here. Please tell the audience what you are planning for your wife for your 50th anniversary...'
Luigi proudly replied,
'I'm-a gonna go and-a get her.'
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Many times when I am troubled or confused, I find comfort in sitting in my back yard and having a gin and tonic along with a quiet conversation with Jesus. This happened to me, again, after a particularly difficult day.
I said "Jesus, why do I have to work so hard?"
And I heard the reply. "Working hard is good for both your soul and your body. It allows you to earn money that feeds your family, gives them shelter, and clothes them well."
I said, "I thought that money was the root of all evil."
And the reply was, "No. The love of money is the root of all evil. Money is a tool: it can be used for doing good or bad".
I was starting to feel better, but I still had that one burning question, so I asked it.
"Jesus," I said, "What is the meaning of life? Why am I here?"
He replied, "That is a question many men ask. The answer is in your heart and is different for everyone. When I have more time, I would love to chat with you some more, Senor - but for now, I have to finish your lawn."