One afternoon, a priest noticed a nun walking along the road and kindly offered her a ride. As she settled into the car, a subtle shift in her robe briefly caught the priest’s attention, leading to a moment of distraction. He quickly refocused on the road, aware that his thoughts were drifting in a direction he knew was wrong.
As the silence in the car grew, the priest’s hand began to move impulsively. Before he could act, the nun gently reminded him, “Father, do you remember Psalm 129?” Her calm words served as a powerful wake-up call. Embarrassed, the priest immediately pulled his hand back and apologized.
Moments later, the same temptation returned, but once again the nun firmly repeated, “Psalm 129.” This time, the priest understood the gravity of his behavior and stopped himself, realizing he needed to reflect deeply on his thoughts and actions.
When they arrived at the convent, the nun exited quietly. Back at the church, the priest opened his Bible to Psalm 129 and read: “Go forth and seek; further up, you will find glory.” In that moment, he recognized the true lesson: the importance of self-control, integrity, and spiritual growth over fleeting impulses.