Quote by Fulton J. Sheen

Hearing nuns' confessions is like being stoned to death with popcorn.

Hearing nuns' confessions is like being stoned to death with

Summary

This quote humorously compares hearing nuns' confessions to a rather absurd and overwhelming experience. "Stoned to death with popcorn" suggests that the process of listening to the confessions of nuns is akin to being bombarded with a multitude of trivial or insignificant details, similar to being pelted with seemingly harmless popcorn that collectively becomes a burdensome onslaught. The quote reflects the potential monotony and tediousness that may arise from being entrusted with hearing confessions from religious individuals.

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By Fulton J. Sheen

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