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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Catherine

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Catherine will have surgery to correct her eyes next Friday, March 6. This will involve cutting *wince* the muscles that pull her eyes inward and reattching them so they don't pull as much. I was assured by the doctor that this is a very simple surgery, there are no cuts made on her face, and she should feel little to no discomfort afterwards. Still...we would appreciate prayers!
Thank you and God Bless!

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Anonymous said…
Nicole, hi, we will pray! also this link is to one of the Chaplains of the Grotto in Lourdes to ask prayer petitions be placed there - Please do this but I will also-

http://immaculataconceptio.wordpress.com/prayer-petitions/

I will also ask the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns in Rockford, Illinois and in Minooka, Illinois to pray. The 6th is the actual feast of St. Colette.
6:05 PM
Nicole said…
Thank you for yyour prayers, Coletta!
9:11 PM
Patience said…
Prayers for a successful surgery.

I had similar surgery when I was four so if it went fine over forty years ago; it must be highly improved now.
7:45 AM
Barbara said…
Our 17 yo had eye muscle surgery when he was two. It was an easy surgery, corrected the problem, and he did fine. It's never easy, however, to watch your baby leave for surgery. I will keep you and Nicole in my prayers as well as Catherine. Having it at Children's?
8:03 AM
Anonymous said…
I've been meaning to tell you too that I worked with several babies that had this procedure, and the problem was always fixed perfectly! We'll be praying for her.
Love,
her godmother
4:14 PM
Nicole said…
Thank you Lauren, Patience, and Barbara, yes it's at Children's.
8:59 AM
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