One more example of how Catholic teaching reflects life’s realities. In this case: Why sorrow for sin is good, but not quite enough.

Mom: What happened? Why is he crying?

Boy: Because I poked him in the eye.

Mom: (speechless)

Boy: I said I was sorry!

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