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 In Honor of Blessed Maragaret of Castello

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About four years ago I discovered a little shrine in St. Patrick's Church in Columbus, OH. This church is pastored by the Dominicans and this shrine is to Blessed Margaret of Castello. I began praying to Blessed Margaret for a family friend dealing with cancer. I prayed daily for the intercession of Blessed Margaret and after Mass on Wednesday's participated in the veneration of her relics. The friend was healed.

Of course in this difficult time for our family it is hard for us to discern what we should be praying for. Should we be praying for a complete healing for our little Catherine Therese? What if that isn't God's will? Should we simply be praying that God's will be done? What if God wants us to ask Him for healing? It is a struggle so I pray for both - healing and His Holy Will.

So, I would like to ask you all to join me in praying for baby Catherine through the intercession of Blessed Margaret of Costello. This is especially important since yesterday we were told that she is dropping off the growth chart - meaning she is not growing as she should be. If this continues they will need to take her early. Everything else appears healthy and we are happy about that.

Please take the time and read about the life of Blessed Margaret and why she is so special. Please pray the novena with me in asking for healing and also for grace for Catherine Therese and our family - April 5th - 13th.

Comments

Sarah Reinhard said…
I'm in on the novena, and I'll try and get people in on it through my blog and through email.

:)
9:13 AM
James M. Hahn said…
Thanks so much Sarah. These prayers, at the very least, help us keep a sense of peace during this time. The more people storming Heaven on Catherine's behalf the better. If anyone wants a paper copy of the novena I "borrowed" from St. Patrick's Church, I'd be happy to mail it to them! Thanks again, and God Bless!
5:34 PM
Matt Walker said…
My family and I are praying for Catherine Therese. I'll be sure to have our prayer group pray for her as well.

God Bless You.
4:19 PM
James M. Hahn said…
Matthew,
Thank you for your prayers and for spreading the word. I greatly appreciate it and trust in everyone's intercession for God's will and glory!
In Christ, Jim
8:16 PM
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