Too Many Cathedrals

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An elderly woman was being conducted through a great cathedral in Europe. The guide spoke of its beauty of design, calling attention to the statues and paintings. The woman was unimpressed. At the conclusion of the tour she asked the guide, “How many souls have been saved here this year? How many people have drawn near to God here?” “My dear lady,” said the embarrassed guide, “this is a cathedral, not a chapel.” That’s the trouble. Unfortunately we have too many cathedrals and too few chapels where the warmth of the Spirit of God is felt, conducive to a spiritual life that enhances our knowledge of God.

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