In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. . .

by | Jan 12, 2014 | Advent and Christmas, Baptisms, Playing Mass, Precious Moments: 05, St. Francis Xavier | 11 comments

. . . until our little “priest” finally exclaimed “Girls!  Could you please stop! My hands hurt!“

I wonder if St. Francis Xavier’s hands hurt after baptizing (according to one of his letters) the “ten thousand Indians with his own hand in one month?”

11 Comments

  1. Casey
    Casey on January 12, 2014 at 1:53 am

    How sweet!

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  2. Jennifer
    Jennifer on January 12, 2014 at 2:30 am

    Awesome! What a beautiful and amazing family! God Bless!

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  3. Barbara
    Barbara on January 12, 2014 at 2:30 am

    St. Charles Borromeo…please pray for him.

    What a darling!

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  4. Angela
    Angela on January 12, 2014 at 2:43 am

    So, so cute!!

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  5. Beth
    Beth on January 12, 2014 at 2:43 am

    What a precious and funny boy!

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  6. Eliana
    Eliana on January 12, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Sooooo cute!

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  7. Emily
    Emily on January 12, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    This is too adorable. I think you have a little priest in the making!

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  8. Anonymous
    Anonymous on January 12, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    So precious! I love how your youngest is also assisting! I'm on board with what Emily is thinking … future priests in the making! Bernadette 🙂

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  9. Elisa
    Elisa on January 12, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Awww, that is so incredibly adorable. <3

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  10. Anonymous
    Anonymous on January 13, 2014 at 2:11 am

    How precious your children are. I can't help but feel his reverence. God smile on you dear mother and your children!!!

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  11. Erin
    Erin on January 13, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Jessica
    We laughed and laughed when we read what Snuggle said. I called my college boy often and he thought it too cute. Gorgeous, made me smile all day:)

    Reply

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