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There is a charming legend involving a bear that is told about Bishop Corbinian, who preached the Christian faith in the ancient Duchy of Bavaria in the 8th century and is honored as the spiritual father and patron of the archdiocese.

Here's another charming story about a bear and a priest:

Father Murphy went hiking into the mountains for some quiet contemplation. He was deep into the forest, when suddenly a ferocious grizzly bear started charging towards him.

Realizing that he couldn't outrun the bear, Father Murphy started praying:

"Oh please Lord, let this be a bear that respects human life!"

The bear kept charging.

"Oh Lord, seeing how my faith is a kind and gentile one, please let this be a Christian bear!"

The bear kept charging, getting so close Father Murphy could smell him.

"Dear God, let this be a Catholic bear!"

The bear came to a screeching halt. The terrifying beast bowed it's head. Then it said, calmly: "Bless us O Lord, for these Thy gifts which we are about to receive...."