Thirty New Yorkers
Published Jul 13, 2003
Thirty New Yorkers arrived at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter looked at his list, then told the new arrivals, "I'm sorry, but there's been a mix-up. Someone gave me the wrong list, and I can't tell which of you I'm supposed to let in. Please wait here, while I go speak to God."
So St. Peter went to God and told Him: "There are thirty New Yorkers waiting to get into heaven, and I don't have the information about whom I'm supposed to let in and whom I turn back."
God told him: "Only ten of them are supposed to be let into heaven. You will have to prepare a test to see which ones are to join us."
St. Peter thanked God and left. Only a few moments later, St. Peter was back in God's presence, saying "They're gone!!"
"All thirty of them are gone?" said God.
"Not the New Yorkers," said St. Peter, "the gates!!"
Originally published July 14, 2003.
