Australian Archbishop Anthony Fisher, who has led the Archdiocese of Sydney since 2014, is going viral for a humorous reflection on faith that starts like a dramatic conversion testimony and ends with an unexpected punchline.
In a clip that went viral on Instagram, Fisher tells an audience that he once lived a self-centered life focused entirely on comfort and getting what he wanted.
“I was extremely selfish. The universe was about me. And, I just lived for my next drink and to be comfortable. And I expected everyone to make that possible.”
The archbishop then pauses before delivering the twist:
“But then, at three weeks old, I was baptized.”
A Catholic Message With Comedic Timing
Archbishop Fisher’s joke went viral because it does more than simply get a laugh. By framing a baby’s needs in the language of a redemption story, he turns a familiar religious milestone into a playful reminder that every person begins life dependent on others.
For Catholics, baptism is the sacrament that marks entry into the Church. Infant baptism is a long-standing practice in Catholicism, with parents and godparents pledging to help raise the child in the faith. Fisher’s joke draws on that tradition while making the moment understandable even to
