[Luckyus]

Guarding the Pearly Gates​

St. Peter was guarding the Pearly Gates, waiting for new souls coming to heaven. Jesus walked by and asked Peter how long he’d been tending The Gates. Peter replied, “Since I arrived, some time ago”.
Jesus asked him if he’d ever taken any time off. Peter answered, “No. I’ve been sitting here minding The Gates the entire time.
Jesus expressed surprise and apologized to Peter for having never provided any time off. So, Jesus told Peter to take the day off and he’d watch The Gates.
Jesus sat down on the stool, slid his hands and arms into the sleeves of his robe and made himself comfortable.
Some time passed and an old man slowly walked towards The Gates and peered through, sort of squinching up his face in an effort to see more clearly. He had long grey hair and a long white beard. He just stood there peering in, apparently hoping to see something or someone.
Jesus asked him about what was looking for.
The old man peered at Jesus through The Gate and replied he was looking for his son.
Jesus replied, “I know pretty much everyone in here. Perhaps if you could tell me a little about him, I might be able to help you find him”.
The old man said his son would probably be about the same age and height as Jesus. He also added that the most significant feature was that he had holes in his hands and feet.
At that, Jesus slid off the stool, walked towards The Gates, withdrew his hands and arms from his sleeves, and showed the old man his palms.
As he did he quietly said, “Father”?
The old man squinted at Jesus’ face and then his hands. He leaned forward and quietly said,

“Pinocchio”?