The mothers of four priests got together and were discussing their sons. "My son is a monsignor," said the first proud woman. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Monsignor'."

The second mother went on, "My son is a bishop. When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Your Excellency'."

"My son is a cardinal." continued the next one. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Hello, Your Eminence'.

" The fourth mother thought for a moment. "My son is six-foot-ten and weighs 300 pounds, " she said. "When he enters a room, people say, 'Oh, my God'!"

Notes: 

1. priest: 基督教的教士 ；牧師 

2. monsignor: 閣下（對某些天主教教士的尊稱） 

3. bishop: 主教（主管一城市或一教區之教務）
 
4. Your Excellency: 閣下（對主教的尊稱） 

5. cardinal:（天主教的）紅衣主教（有權選舉教皇） 

6. Your Eminence: 對紅衣主教的尊稱

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