Do You Love Me?

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I read today's Gospel through tears of joy. I was profoundly touched by the conversation between Jesus and Peter. I was moved to tears by the gentleness and compassion Jesus shows to Peter, and to us if we but ask.  The gregarious, outspoken disciple is finally humbled by the Lord and recognizes, maybe for the first time, that Jesus truly loves him, trusts him, forgives, and forgets all of Peter's failings and weaknesses. This passage is moving but we would do well to first read the entire 21st Chapter of John, a mere 25 verses to really understand how the relationship between these two men has moved to an entirely different level. John brings his Gospel to a close by taking us back to the very beginning of the relationship. Back then, Peter was out fishing all night, catching nothing, before his first encounter with the Lord. Here too, Peter, who is at this point confused, wrestling with emotions of hope and guilt, joy and sorrow, is out fishing all night catching nothing. Ag
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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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