I had never seen a saint in repose until this week....
Saint John Neumann appears just to be sleeping, as if waiting for the second coming of Christ.
Seeing a saint in repose is cool, somewhat creepy, beautiful, overwhelming, holy, and amazing all at once.
posted by Grace @ 10/14/2009 08:40:00 PM
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This morning I attended the Mass at the Shrine of St. John Neumann. I have never before seen a saint in repose, and it is a truly beautiful sight to see. St. John Neumann is the first male American saint, beatified primarily for his founding of the Catholic school system in the United States. I spoke with a Filipina and her group from Jacksonville after Mass, and we visited the Neumann museum also.
Before Mass started I walked about the building and sat and prayed the Novenae for Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. John Neumann, which were in the pews.
Labels: Faith, Mass, Pilipino culture, Saint
posted by Grace @ 10/12/2009 08:55:00 AM
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Days in the life of me.
