April 18, 2006
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Jonah(5) just cried his little eyes out the last two nights. He cried like his heart was breaking. He wants to go to church with his beloved Baba’, like his older brothers, but isn’t quite ready to sit quietly for the long solemn Bridegroom services of Holy Week (and as the son of the priest he is very much being watched).
Basil (8) and Nicholas(6) are doing really well though. This is Basil’s third Lent serving in the altar and he is able to follow along in the Holy Week book and from reports I receive for Mr. Les (Jenny’s dh) he is thriving in the altar! Glory Be to God!!
They are all really looking forward to Holy Wednesday and Holy Unction tomorrow. It is such a joy to see the children love the church as much as we do! My prayer is that they live a life in Christ always. I am so grateful for the richness of the Church that embraces all aspects of our life and keeps us rooted in Christ through the Liturgical feasts and fasts of the year and all the sacraments. Year after the year the children grow in the faith as do we all, God willing! May they never stray but always have that longing to be in the Church and to know and love Christ more and more as they grow older.
This is a photo from Basil’s first night as an altar boy he was 5 years old, this photo was taken by a local reporter doing a story on prayer; the photo was picked up by the AP.
Comments (9)
I’m praying that Gabriel will love God so much and church so much. :love:
That is such a beautiful picture! And I love your new profile pic! What a beautiful family!!
It is such a tremendous blessing to be a part of Christ’s Church and to see the little ones loving it so much!
:love:
OH Lisa! My heart felt such a warmth, and a joy reading your post. The fact that your children just LOVE, and desire to serve God, is a reflection of the love you have, and are an example to your children. How wonderfully faithful, and the love you have for God is so very inspiring to me. You are so solid, and just an encouraging, role model for me. I really appreciate you Lisa. I am so glad we “met”, but wish it could be face to face.
BTW I LOVE your family picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:love: Thank you everyone! Ditto Lisa!:heartbeat:
Love that photo!
My C came down with a cold and did not go to Bridegroom either. She was sad. E is getting it now, so we are ready for Unction. :yes: Thanks for sharing about your boys. I like the family pic, too. ((hugs))
:heartbeat: What a beautiful picture!! Your boys are wonderful, wanting to show their love for God at such a young age. Your blog is an inspiration. May God continue to bless you.
I love the bottom picture of Basil, how sweet is that? I’m planning on bringing my camera to Pascha as my youngest has served in the altar for the past two Paschas, but I have no pictures of it.
Poor Jonah.