A Temple of the Holy Spirit

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Daniel & Catherine ready for Confirmation I had the privilege of witnessing my son and daughter receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Tuesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Lancaster, OH. It was a wonderful Mass with a full choir, trumpets, and all the rest. During his remarks, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes mentioned that we too, like the Basilica, are temples of the Lord. It caused me to reflect on this idea. Although I've mostly seen only pictures of the great cathedrals and basilicas in the world, I have seen some amazing churches even in our own diocese. These structures are a testament to the Church's love for God (read the entire Church - Militant, Suffering, Triumphant). They represent great skill, sacrifice, and passion for Our Lord and often times His Mother.  Yet the words of Christ always echo in my mind when contemplating the beauty that surrounds me in those places; “ Do you see these great buildings? There will not be one stone left u
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Novena Day 9

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Novena Day 9 - Saturday April 13th - This is the last day of the Novena and we want to thank you all for praying this Novena with us. Please continue your prayers for Catherine Therese and for Nicole. We will know more on Tuesday concerning the next step.

Novena Imploring Blessed Margaret of Castello's Intercession for Catherine Therese Hahn

O Blessed Margaret of Castello, through your suffering and misfortune, you became sensitive to the sufferings of others. Your heart reached out to everyone in trouble – the sick, the hungry, the dying prisoners. Obtain for me the grace to recognize Jesus in everyone with whom I come into contact, especially in the poor, the wretched, the unwanted! Obtain for me also the special favor which I now ask through your intercession with God.

Let us pray…O God by whose Will the blessed virgin, Margaret, was blind from birth, that the eyes of her mind being inwardly enlightened she might think without ceasing on You alone; be the light of our eyes, that we may be able to flee the shadows in this world and reach the home of never-ending light. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Glorify your servant blessed Margaret, by granting the favor we so ardently desire. This we ask in humble submission to God’s Will, for His Honor and Glory and the salvation of souls.

Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory Be…

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Suzy LeQ said…
I am moved by your blog... thank you for posting about your faith, as it helps me with mine.

Love, light and prayers to you, your family and especially lil Catherine...

Amen!

Ao,
S
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James M. Hahn said…
Thanks for the prayers. Thanks for reading. God Bless
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