Sacramental Sweetness
We gave you food to eat, beverage to drink, but tonight, you’ve tasted the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus himself; spiritual nourishment to strengthen you for the next phase of your Christian journey.
We named you Elizabeth, but tonight you’ve added to your spiritual identity the name Cecilia, patron saint of music; one who has known the bliss of melody inherent in the spiritual life, one of many who will guide you now.
We prayed, we sang, we gathered together to celebrate, opening gifts and eating cake with frosted roses.
I can still smell the chrism oil that was dabbed in a cross on your forehead, the aromatic seal of the Trinity.
All of it is sweet indeed, just like you, dear one.
So beautiful! You must be very proud.
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait until my children’s first Communions.
Congratulations! What a wonderful time in your life, Elizabeth (and you too, Roxane). I’m sure it was a wonderful celebration. I loved Murray’s baptism and look forward to more sacraments as he grows.
PS – I picked up the Village Family Magazine yesterday. Great article!
Thanks for the nice words gals! And Marie, glad you got to see the magazine offline. Thanks for mentioning it. I worked hard on that piece!