A Firm Faith

It was a glorious, hot day soothed by the August's breeze; the town's copper bells
harmoniously chimed in their old, sturdy bell towers
as the band tuned to their festive sound with trumpets, trombones and marching drums. 
The large square resounded with thousands of voices,
a procession of faithful flowed to the Church of Saint Stephen.
I ran upstairs with heavy breath to tell my sister to follow
them, but there on the flloor she layed with upward eyes, kind of lifeless;
and so hepeless not to find anyone, I stepped outside and saw
the saint's pious face and invoked Him for a miracle...suddenly I went back, 
and instantly her face regained color and she began talking. I was convinced
that such a miracle happened because of my firm faith,
and that vision reinforces my belief that saints are the intercessors of God.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 2/17/2010 11:38:00 AM
Congratulations on third place Andrew. Sincere, Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/16/2010 4:58:00 AM
Congratulations Andrew, on your placement in the "Believe in Miracles" contest Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire with this amazing spiritual blessing. I know that God is capable and will bless the believers. Very nicly written. (I'm sorry to be so late at this, but congratulations are still in order.) Smiling and apologetic, Dane Ann
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Date: 2/6/2010 3:27:00 AM
Have to reiterate what Andrea said here Andrew. You have got this right on. The communion of saints.And such a saint! Amen. Congratulations!
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Date: 2/4/2010 1:21:00 PM
wow, that is a great story done so poetically by you, Andrew . Congratuations! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 2/4/2010 10:59:00 AM
Andrew, congratulations on your success in Carolyn's contest >> James
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Date: 2/4/2010 10:04:00 AM
What an amazing miracle you shared with us. It filled me with hope and faith. Thank you for sharing it and congratulations on your win in my contest, Andrew! Love, carolyn
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Date: 2/4/2010 5:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/3/2010 8:21:00 PM
Congrats Andrew on your winning poem in the Miracles contest... wonderful poem and a well deserved win ... am honored to be sharing the platform with my winning poem also.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/3/2010 6:07:00 PM
What a beautiful miracle for you and I am glad that it shores up your faith. Congratulations on your no. 3. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/3/2010 5:40:00 PM
It renews one's faith to know such miracles do happen. Wonderful poem, Andrew...congratulations, and glad things turned out to be a happy ending! ~ Carrie
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Date: 2/3/2010 5:11:00 PM
congrats on your success in the contest!! great story!!
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Date: 2/3/2010 4:36:00 PM
What a wonderful miracle. As a nurse I know he works them every day. Thank you for sharing this story with us. Congratulations on placing third in Carolyn's Miracle contest. Keep on writing!! Karen
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Date: 2/3/2010 11:51:00 AM
It has been a pleasure to read your astonishing poem today Andrew. Thank you so much for posting and sharing it with us. Love, Carol
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