SHARE FacebookXEmail Are potato chips ever appropriate for communion? What about with gophers? Meghan Murphy-GillPublished September 5, 2012 Things are feeling pretty serious around here lately. Tiny animals are good for lightening things up. And Jesus turned to his gopher friend and said, "Take this Pringle, and eat." Flickr photo cc by Dane Low About the author Meghan Murphy-Gill Meghan Murphy-Gill is a writer living in Chicago. Read more from her at meghanmurphygill.com. Share This! ShareFacebookXEmail What’s trending In the PewsOn the issue of vaccination, let Catholic teaching guide youThe Editors Catholic VoicesA Sunday reflection for September 13, 2026Lucia Pasternak Religion5 requirements for a Catholic weddingThe Editors ReligionWhat’s the point of being a Christian?A U.S. Catholic interview