In a picturesque Italian town stands a beautiful cathedral that was built in the fourteenth century. The beauty of the church has inspired countless people for hundreds of years. The church is the tallest building in the town and can be seen from a considerable distance. It is truly a monument of faith. Tourists visit this beautiful old cathedral and marvel at its art and treasures.

You might think that such a beautiful cathedral would be filled with worshipers each Sunday. You might even think that it would be wonderful to be part of such a magnificent church. The truth is that when the new pastor arrived in that town he was faced with an empty building. Very few people in the little town worshipped in the grand old cathedral.

The church was an artistic gem. Spiritually, though, it was …