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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Catherine Today

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They took the suction tube out today. What a difference in the way she looks! We're praying that she doesn't spit up too much and begins processing some of the fluid on her own. She had two dirty diapers in two days and that was great news! Again, here I am excited about dirty diapers....until I get home of course. Please pray that she continues to progress and can begin feeding again.

Here is Catherine's uncle Bill (Fr. William P. Hahn) holding her yesterday before the tube was taken out.

Here is Grandpa Hahn holding Catherine for the first time.

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Barbara said…
What a beauty she is. I'm glad she's making dirty diapers for you, dad.
10:40 PM
Anonymous said…
So beautiful and delicate! I'm asking her Guardian Angel to care about the holding-not-spitting issue. Our Angels are very powerful on our body also, according to God's will, and besides, he has not much to do "spiritually" for her at the moment, so let's keep him busy!
2:45 AM
Sarah Reinhard said…
Dear Catherine,

You are beautiful.

And you need more pink. (Don't let Daddy tell you otherwise. And maybe you should insist on sparkles too.)

We're rooting for you with the Big Guy and His Mom, just so you know. So keep on talking to your angels as you sleep so peacefully, and snuggle up to all those warm arms.

And soon, you'll be home, and those brothers will be teaching you all sorts of tricks so that you can join the tomboy action in your sparkly shoes.

Much love,
Sarah and the Ohio girls :)
8:31 AM
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