The stained glass glistens in the sun. The pews are lines perfectly.
Inside the temple, Inside Temple
priest in ornate robes
petitioner
I am a petitioner asking for prayers. I am sick and frail. I am ill and likely to die soon.
I came because I require prayer. Please, my child, let me know of how I may be of assistance to you and what type of prayer you need.  Are you a regular in my parish?  I am not sure if I recognize you. Many years ago I came every week at least once, but in recently my health is failing me.  I still give of my money, but no longer my time.  Is there a place for a man like me in heaven, priest? Of course, my child. The pearly gates of heaven open readily for good men such as yourself.  Especially if you donate your money to the church.  Are you tithing your required 10% or are you especially religious and donate more? I have found my position to be too impecunious to reach the 10% as of late, but I give what I can as a poor and frail man.  Will my position in heaven be changed by that? This temple is grand and beautiful and my robes exquisite.  It is all possible because of people like you good sir. Keep up the good work.  Now, may we pray?  Are we praying for your health to improve? No, I am ready to die with my place in the afterlife secure.  I am here for intercession for my children. Yes, of course.  Please, tell me more about your children and so that we may pray for their salvation. My son is a thief on the highway out of town.  I plead with him daily to cease to no avail.  On the up side he donates 10% to your beautiful temple. Ahh, very well.  At least he knows that the good Lord looks fondly upon those who tithe.  Your son may yet turn his life around and back towards God.  We shall pray for his spiritual awakening, his health and his continued prosperity.  Thank you kind priest.  You surely do the Lord's work. I like to think that my close relationship with God rewards all of those who come into contact with me.  I am the best priest around here, you know?  My parishioners all tell me how much I touch their hearts and souls.  It takes a close relationship with God to carry on his work! 