I didn't realize Obama was up for Sainthood!

Who wouldn't want to own this votive candle?

A Catholic priest.  Rev. Tony La Torre claimed Sunday that the candle mocks Jesus in a "not so saintly way" and is urging folks to boycott the store selling them. 

 The imagery in question was taken from the Peruvian San Martín de Porres (Saint of the Broom) who was one of the first people of African descent to become a saint in the Americas but not until 1962.  According to some sources San Martín was also of mixed European and African descent, just like our prez.  Unlike the president he was known to levitate on occasion, bilocate, and talk to animals.

The same priest also claimed that the owners of the shop are Jewish (they're not) and thus "should know what it feels like to be mocked and ridiculed."

The owners of the store fought back by saying their stuff is "just fun" though "there's a lot of nasty stuff you can sell...in the Castro."  Way to point the finger guys.

Rev. La Torre wrote all of these complaints and more in his parish newsletter which is on display at Just For Fun on 24th St. in Noe Valley, adding that he was outraged that a gag gift shop would do this "just to make a buck."  

Try $15 each, Homey.