Once upon a time, a poor but pious peasant died and arrived at the gates of heaven. At the same moment, a very rich lord also arrived, seeking entry.
Saint Peter came with the key, opened the gate, and let the rich man in. He seemed not to notice the peasant and shut the gate again. From outside, the peasant heard the rich man being welcomed into heaven with great rejoicing, music, and singing. Eventually, all grew quiet again. Saint Peter returned, opened the gate, and let the peasant in.
The peasant expected a similar musical welcome, but all remained quiet. He was received with great affection, and angels came to greet him, but no one sang.
Puzzled, the peasant asked Saint Peter why they didn't sing for him as they had for the rich man, suggesting that even heaven showed favoritism, just like on earth.
Saint Peter replied, "Not at all. You are as dear to us as anyone else and will enjoy every heavenly delight the rich man enjoys. But poor fellows like you come to heaven every day, while a rich man like that doesn't come more than once in a hundred years!"