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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The garden is nearing the end. Here is a picture of the jalapeno peppers I picked, about peck of those jalapeno peppers.
One of my all time favorite snacks is parched corn. If you are unfamiliar with parched corn, it is dried sweet corn cooked over low heat. I put a dab of oil in the iron skillet and spread it around and then wiped it out with a paper towel. I threw in the corn, almost enough to cover the bottom of the skillet and cooked slowly, stirring often, over low/med heat. Try this with a mug of warm apple cider with a cinnamon stick floating in it and you've got yourself a treat!






Here is a shot of the homestead taken in July. Below it is a picture taken a couple days ago. The goldenrod is out in full force.


Speaking of goldenrod, the bees are out in full force gathering this last burst of summer to jam into their hives. As you walk on the path from the house to the mailbox the humming sound of these busy workers is amazing. Unfortunately, much of the goldenrod falls onto the path because of the weight of the flowers and no other support to help the plants. Therefore, those unthinking souls who venture to get the mail in sandals through the gauntlet of buzzing goldenrod are bound to get stung. As did I. Ouch.


#2 had a birthday a week ago. Hard to believe 5 years can pass so fast. Of course the cheap sword and pirate hat bought by # 3 at the dollar store for, well, a dollar, beat out all other gifts. In the second picture I think he either had too much cake or is trying out for the next Pirates movie. Arrrrghh..........

#4 is here looking cute as can be. I should probably send this picture to other big Buckeye fan!

"Yeah, I'm finally going to be a big brother!"

"Hey! Wait a minute! That means......."


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Sarah Reinhard said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! And that little Buckeye fan is QUITE a cutie. My love to you all...

So sometime (though I know not when!), we'll have to come visit your lovely farm. It looks like a slice of Ohio heaven, truly!!! (and what a lovely rose among all those men!)
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