and behold, there was a great multitude of bones on the face of the plain. They were very dry. Then He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord, You know this.” Then He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones & say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord to these bones: “Behold, I will bring the Spirit of life upon you. I will put muscles on you & bring flesh upon you. I will cover you with skin & put my Spirit into you. Then you shall live & know that I am    the Lord.” ’ ” (Ezk 37:2-6 OSB)