Finnian was baptized on October 4th at 10am in the Old Church at St. Phillips. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and one cousin were able to come from Atlanta for the big day! They drove up to spend the special day with us! As I have more children this day becomes more and more special and its not about everything being totally perfect or the pictures turning out great, but it is much deeper and goes past the exterior to a deep interior gratitude for this beautiful sacrament. Finnian's original sin has been removed and he is now sealed with an indelible spiritual mark that cannot be removed. "No sin can erase this mark, even if sin prevents Baptism from bearing the fruits of salvation." 1272 Catechism. Baptism begins new life in Christ, confirmation strengthens this life in Christ and the Eucharist nourishes it! Thanks to Kristi and Patrick Bentley for being Finns God Parents!
what a beautiful ceremony! I felt so blessed to be there.
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