Little Johnny went into the confession booth with a turkey in his arms. Johnny said, "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and assuage my guilt?"

"Certainly not," said the priest.

"As penance, you must return it to the one from whom you stole it."

"I tried," Little Johnny sobbed, "but he refused. Oh, Father, what should I do?"

"If what you say is true, then it is all right for you to keep it for your family."

Little Johnny's tears stopped, a smile returned to his face, and he rushed home to his family.

When confession was over, the priest returned to his residence. When he walked into the kitchen, he found his Thanksgiving turkey was missing!