Merry Christmas

This will be my last post of the year. I will start 2013 with the Best of 2012.

Merry Christmas 

Steeple Chaser

Christmas Series 1 - III

Christmas Series 1 - II

Christmas Series 1 - I

Altar - St. Remy

Altar 

Saint Remy Catholic Church 

Russia Ohio

Diary of a Steeple Chaser

November 23, 2012

Well I did mange to visit a church and load up some new pics and finish up The Way of the Cross Series II.  Right now the plan for December is to finish up the Black and White Post Card Series. Once again I am unsure on what I am going to do next year blog wise.

Russ Martin - Steeple Chaser

Station XIV

Jesus is buried

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

  

Joseph (of Arimathea) bought some linen cloth, took down the Body, wrapped It in the linen, and placed It in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.
MARK 15:46

Lord let me die in you and remain buried within me, I look forward to the moment of the resurrection from the dead when you will reveal your Glory to me. For now let me adore you in the Blessed Sacrament and grant the grace to live a holy life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XIII

Jesus is taken down from the cross

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

They will look on Me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Zechariah 12:10

Lord, as you rested in the arms of your Mother, so I want to rest in your Sacred Heart, receive my brokenness and heal me for everlasting life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XII

Jesus dies on the cross 

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up His spirit. Matthew 26:50 

Lord, it is here on the cross that you ask the Father to forgive me, here you give me your Mother to be my Heavenly Mother, here you promise me to be with you in your Kingdom. I come to meet you and to partake of your holy sacrifice as I receive you in Holy Communion, grant me to relive your passion daily, unite me to your Precious Blood, Have Mercy on me Lord and on the whole world.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XI

 Jesus is nailed to the cross

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:14-15

Lord, you have called me to be your disciple, to deny myself and to follow you. As I come before you, I crucify my will to yours, I crucify all the temptations of the world, the devil and the flesh and I pray for total submission to your Holy Will.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station X

 Jesus is stripped of his garments

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each them, with the undergarment remaining. John 19:23 

They divided My garments among them and casts lots for my clothing. Psalm 22:18 

 Lord what they did to you is what we do to our souls, we strip your image which is given to us in baptism and we corrupt the temples of your glory. Clothe our souls once more with the robes of your Divine Mercy.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station IX

Jesus falls the third time

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth. Isaiah 53:6-7 

Lord you have stretched your generosity to the limits, please forgive us for the many times that we sin and don't remember what pain you had to go through to redeem us.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VIII

Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

A large number of people followed Him, including women who mourned and wailed for Him. Jesus turned and said to them, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me; weep for yourselves and for your children."
Luke 23:27-28

Lord, in our human weakness we are so concerned to live our lives without discomfort and pain, and yet you tell us that it is more important to seek the Kingdom of Heaven and to weep for our sins in order to gain eternal life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VII

Jesus falls the second time

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 

By this second fall you confirm how weak we are, help us Lord to overcome our weaknesses with the strength of your sufferings. Teach us how to love good and to hate evil.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VI

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

  

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was depised, and we esteemed him not. Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows.
Isaiah 53:3-4

Lord, you have created us for your Glory, please help us by wiping the stains of our souls with your Precious Blood to restore your image in us.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day
We bow our hearts to You and pray.
We give You thanks for all You've done
Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son.
For beauty in nature, Your glory we see
For joy and health, friends and family,
For daily provision, Your mercy and care
These are the blessings You graciously share.
So today we offer this response of praise
With a promise to follow You all of our days.
- Mary Fairchild

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Anthony of Padua

O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full
of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the
Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and
the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. 

Statue Saint Anthony of Padua

Saint Remy Catholic Church

Russia Ohio

Three nails and a cross equal forgiveness

Crucifixion Nails 

Saint Remy Catholic Church 

Russia Ohio

God So Loved The World

Cemetery Crucifix 

Saint Remy Catholic Church 

Russia Ohio

Let the little children come to me

Let The Little Children Come to Me

 Statue Maria Stein Spiritual Center

 Maria Stein Ohio

Angel with Book - Stained Glass

Angel with Book Stained Glass Window 

Saint Joseph Catholic Church 

Egypt Ohio

Alpha & Omgea - Stained Glass (St. Joseph) Egypt

Alpha and Omega Stained Glass 

Saint Joseph Catholic Church 

Egypt Ohio

Sorrowful Mother - St. Joseph Egypt

Sorrowful Mother 

Saint Joseph Catholic Church 

Egypt Ohio

Black and White - Angel

This altar angel is opposite of the one I posted previous. I thought I'd do a little something different with it so I converted it to black and white. Again this is natural/window light.

Altar Angel

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Carthagena Ohio

The Wonder of Natural Light

I cannot stress enough how wonderful natural light is when it comes to photography. I just love the earth tones and subtle shadows that I was lucky enough to capture on this one.

Altar Angel and Candle

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Carthagena Ohio

Galgotha - The Skull

Jesus dies on the Cross

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Carthagena Ohio

Window Lit - Saint Statue

I am not sure who the statue is but she looked great in the window light. Window Light opportunities are one of the first things I look for when I tour a church.

Statue

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Cartagena Ohio

Window Lit - Praying Mary

Another great window lit portrait of the Praying Mary Statue.

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Carthagena Ohio

Window Lit Crucifix

This is just one of a couple of great window lit shots I got while touring the Saint Aloysius Church in Carthagena.

Crucifix

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church

Carthagena Ohio

Station XI - St. Aloysius

Station of the Cross 

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church 

Carthagena Ohio

The Path of Christ

Close-Up Station of the Cross 

Saint Charles 

 Carthagena Ohio

Cemetery Crucific - St. Charles

Cemetery Crucifix 

Saint Charles 

Carthagena Ohio

Mary Grotto - St. Charles

Mary Grotto Statue 

Saint Charles 

Carthagena Ohio

Aloysius - From Saint Charles

Aloysius Catholic Church

 Carthagena Ohio

St. Charles - A Closer Look

Saint Charles Seminary

Carthagena Ohio

St. Charles - Praying Mary

Sometimes I get lucky and the light is just right. This is the best picture I have taken of this statue so far to date.

Praying Mary Statue 

Saint Charles 

Carthagena Ohio

St. Charles - Cemetery and Stations

I was hoping for more fall color but, I still think I got some nice shots of the cemetery and stations.

Cemetery and Stations 

Saint Charles Seminary 

Carthagena Ohio

Fall Path

Fall Path - Cemetery 

Saint Charles 

Carthagena Ohio

St. Charles - Statue and Cross

It was extremely windy when I took this. I was hunkered down between my car and the open car door to shield me from the wind. It was so strong I could not stand out in it with out getting jostled by the wind.

 Statue and Cross 

St. Charles Seminary 

Carthagena Ohio

Welcome to St. Charles

This is the Status that greets all the visitors to the St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena. The statue is located at the end of the long lane that has become a signature pic for the site.

Statue

St. Charles Seminary

Carthagena Ohio