It was said that the great Michelangelo attracted a crowd of spectators as he worked. One child in particular was fascinated by the sight of chips flying and the sound of mallet as the master shaped a large block of white marble. Unable to contain her curiosity, the little girl inquired, "What are you making?" Pausing, he replied, "There is an angel in there and I must set it free."

Faith is seeing a new reality and working to set it free. It is seeing the reality of God's kingdom and working with the Holy One to create a new heaven and earth.