This morning I am heading north to New Hampshire to baptize my nephew Jonah Daniel Kirby. Just look at that smile! The baptism will take place at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton tomorrow, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Jonah has a big brother, Michael Colin, 4, and a big sister, Mary Elizabeth, 2. Their baby brother's baptism should prove to be a fascinating event for them. More on the baptism, with photos, will follow.
His Excellency, Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma has given
Father Mark a special mandate to live under the Rule of Saint Benedict in adoration before the Eucharistic Face of Jesus, offering thanksgiving, intercession, and reparation for all his
brothers in Holy Orders. In this way, Father is preparing the foundation of the new Diocesan Benedictine Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle. Father Mark is available to the
priests and deacons of the Diocese for spiritual and sacramental support in their pursuit of holiness. He is also charged with the spiritual formation of women who desire to dedicate themselves to spiritual motherhood in favour of priests.
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