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 Widow of Nain: A Poem

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Luke 7:11-17

An only son, a grieving mother,
A reflection and foreshadowing,
Jesus moved to tears,
Your grieving will stop here.

The sleep of death,
Cannot hold the son, or the Son,
Young man, arise,
Open up your eyes.

The mother's heart soars,
From depths of pain untold,
Behold your mother,
My beloved, my brother.

The crowd seized with fear,
How can this be?
Countless hearts are stirred,
Restoring life with just a word.

This teacher is a prophet,
With powers heard of old,
Is He Elisha or Elijah,
Or could He be the Messiah!?

An only Son, a grieving mother,
The scene will play again,
This prophet is the Lord,
Destroying death and sin.

More poetry based on Scripture, life, death, and more can be found in the new book The Last Dragon and Other Poems by James M. Hahn.

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