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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One Week

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Catherine had a very good night and day today. She is out-breathing the ventilator. Her supplied oxygen was reduced to less than half of the previous day and blood pressure meds, along with other meds, are continually being reduced. Please continue to pray for her and us. Here's the promised pictures....



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Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing! My family, friends, and friends' friends (from around here in northern Italy up to Czech Republic!) constantly pray for you all.
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James M. Hahn said…
Thank you for praying and for sharing the blog with others. Prayer has been and continues to be what gets us through each hour of the day. It is wonderful to know that folks from all over this big beautiful world are praying for Catherine. Thanks again and may God bless you, your family, your friends, and your friends' friends and their families!
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