A Temple of the Holy Spirit

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Daniel & Catherine ready for Confirmation I had the privilege of witnessing my son and daughter receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Tuesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Lancaster, OH. It was a wonderful Mass with a full choir, trumpets, and all the rest. During his remarks, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes mentioned that we too, like the Basilica, are temples of the Lord. It caused me to reflect on this idea. Although I've mostly seen only pictures of the great cathedrals and basilicas in the world, I have seen some amazing churches even in our own diocese. These structures are a testament to the Church's love for God (read the entire Church - Militant, Suffering, Triumphant). They represent great skill, sacrifice, and passion for Our Lord and often times His Mother.  Yet the words of Christ always echo in my mind when contemplating the beauty that surrounds me in those places; “ Do you see these great buildings? There will not be one stone left u
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First Grade Expressionism

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No, #1 did not cut off his ear in an attempt to gain inspiration for his work. He did not spend the night out in the middle of the woods searching for his artistic side. He used neither paint nor brush nor crayon. There were no lines, no guides, no rules for this, his latest creation. After falling upon the gravel drive he did not search for a band-aid. He did not cry out for comfort from his mother and father. Instead, inspired by the words of his younger brother, he grabbed a blank sheet of paper and blotted his wound for all the world to see. Below you will find his greatest work to date - Blood on 24 lb Cream Paper. The bidding begins at 25 cents. Let's hope more works are not in the works...... Boys are so much fun!!!!!

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