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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Candle

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Smoke rises grey aloft
burnt candle, wax still soft
remnants of what was here
into the air disappears

The light it gave
strong and bright
dispelling dark and night
til into the holder grave

Smoke is gone
The light is out
Wax becomes hard
Remains thrown out

Another takes its place
bringing soft new light
burning toward the same plight
Another shining face

What light will it give
upon the trail?
What light will you give
before the smoke does sail?

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