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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A Poem to Honor Mary on Her Birthday

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Sweet Mother of gentle face,
New Eve of Adam's race,
Conduit of eternal grace,
Give your radiance to this place.

Holy Virgin gentle and mild,
Kiss softly your simple child,
Guide urges often wild,
Call us back, those exiled.

Lovely Lady free from sin,
Help us to begin again,
Quiet evil's frightful din,
Pour forth His grace upon all men.

Hold us with graceful arm,
Wrapped in mantle free from harm,
Sweet kisses like a charm,
Tricks of Satan, you disarm.

Bless this day of your birth,
Queen of Heaven, Queen of earth,
Object of Our Father's mirth,
In your presence sin is dearth.

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