Today, in a gloriously full and sunny Church, Henry celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. This guy was ready. He had been diligently reading and preparing and entered into the day with a willingness to love the faith, protect the faith, proclaim the faith. With Auntie Laura as his sponsor, he happily and readily received the gifts of the Spirit and stepped forward in his love for the faith of our Church. He chose the confirmation name Benedict, after St. Benedict Joseph Labre, patron Saint of the homeless. The poor and homeless are often in Henry's prayers and he used the gifts of money from grandparents to buy food for and donate to a local food bank.
We are so grateful for Henry's thoughtful, pure, and giving heart. How exciting to watch him go where the Spirit leads. We love you, Henry.
"This is my son, the beloved, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17)
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