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Along with his blessing, this holy man of God also gave our baby a 2nd class relic of St. John Paul II!
A Blessing from His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
by Jessica | Jul 14, 2017 | Archbishop, Baby "Grace", Cardinal Burke, Precious Moments: 08, Sacred Liturgy Conference | 8 comments
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Awesome! God bless you and your family
2017-07-14 15:08:39
What a wonderful blessing! We met Cardinal Burke last year, and he was so kind and wonderful. His homily was excellent and inspiring. We are all blessed to have him. I pray for him often!
2017-07-14 20:14:38
Amazing, Jessica. WHat an honor. Beautiful pictures as well!
2017-07-14 20:15:42
Oh what an honor. Cardinal Burke is a kind and loyal Cardinal. God Bless you and yours. Marilyn and Marion
2017-07-14 22:19:21
This is truly a most SPECIAL time for your family and your newest little one to receive this beautiful Blessing from Cardinal Burke. What a TREASURE for Baby Grace to have been given a relic of our most BELOVED SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II…Grace is a very special Child of God. I am so happy for your family to have had this most WONDERFUL experience!
2017-07-15 18:35:25
What a wonderfully sacred honor and blessing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family.
2017-07-15 18:41:40
What joy there is in my heart for you, your baby, your whole family and this awesome church we all serve together. I love how much you appreciate being Catholic and cherish grace! God be praised!
2017-07-16 15:49:51
My jaw just dropped to the floor! What an incredible honor to meet this holy cardinal AND to be given a second class relic of a wonderful saint! I have a very pious jealousy of you right now (is that even possible?! Lol!) God bless your little one, and your family, on this very special occasion. I'm so very glad that God's blessing your family in such miraculous ways.♥♥♥
2017-07-25 23:27:06