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(NECN: Washington, D.C.) - Vice President Joe Biden caught himself on St. Patrick's Day while introducing Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen during a White House celebration of the holiday.
Biden asked for God's blessing for the late mother of Cowen -- except she is alive.
"God rest her soul," Biden said Wednesday night, before quickly turning around and correcting himself. "Although she's -- wait -- your mom's still alive. It was your dad who passed."
Biden quickly followed, "God bless her soul."
Cowen acknowledged Biden's misstep with a nod and a laugh, shared with those in attendance -- including President Barack Obama.
Biden later cited the Irish proverb that "a silent mouth is sweet to hear" and yielded the podium to the president.
Video courtesy of ABC News. Material from The Associated Press used in this report.
