Sister Mary Kathe rine entered the Monastery of Silence. The Priest said, "Sister, this is a silent monastery. You are welcome here as long as youlike, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so."
Sister Mary Kathe rine lived in the monastery for 5 years before the Priest said to her, "Sister Mary Kathe rine, you have been here for 5years. You can speak two words."
Sister Mary Kathe rine said, "Hard bed."
"I’m sorry to hear that, " the Priest said, "We will get you a better bed."
After another 5 years, Sister Mary Kathe rine was called by the Priest."Youmay say another two words, Sister Mary Kathe rine.
"Cold food, " said Sister Mary Kathe rine, and the Priest assured herthat the food would be better in the future.
On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again calledSister Mary Kathe rine into his office."You may say two words today."
"I quit, " said Sister Mary Kathe rine.
"It’s probably best", said the Priest, "You’ve done f*ck all but moan since you’ve been here."