The pews were packed for a Sunday afternoon. Despite the brisk autumn air outside, the church resembled an elaborate garden. The pulpit was barely visible under the overflowing mass of flowers in full bloom. The aisles were lined with satin ribbons and lace bows. The service continued well past the normally scheduled time.
They needed a miracle. Heads bowed down in prayer. In silent unison all thoughts focused on the Hail Mary. All eyes focused on the tiny screens held partially hidden on their laps. The home team was down by five, Fourth and forever, with only seconds to go.
(Photo credit: “Interior of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.” Used under the Creative Commons Share-Alike License (CC-BY-SA 3.0), Image by Joe Ravi, 2011. Selected as the Picture of the Day, Wikimedia Commons on August 21, 2012)
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