St. Charles Seminary - Station One

We went camping this weekend with a couple of the grand-boys and had I great time trick or treating at the camp grounds. The pop-up we rented was from Davis Campers in North Star so I stopped at St. Charles and took some pics after I dropped the trailer off.

The large Stations of the Cross that Surround the cemetery look very similar  to the ones at The Shrine of the Holy Relics. Unfortunately some of these are in need of repair and most of them were dirty with litter. Station I - Jesus is Condemned - pictured here was one of the better ones.

And yes I used a little post processing magic to add a little pizazz .

Station One of the Way of the Cross

Saint Charles Seminary

Carthagena Ohio

Diary of a Steeple Chaser

October 2, 2012 

Well as you know I took sometime off last month to catch up on a few things. And wouldn't you know it, I caught up on absolutely nothing. Now October is here and it looks even worse as for having anytime to blog. I didn't even live up to my promise of continuing the Way of the Cross and Post Card Series.

So for those of you who follow my blog, first off -- Thank You and second, it is going to be awhile before I get time to take and post more pictures. I even missed the YWCA Tour of the churches I was so looking forward to going on.

I would hate for October to come and go without any new pics. I was really hoping to get some cool fall pics with the churches. I will try my best but have given up on making anymore promises. 

Take Care All and God Bless

Saint Catherine of the Wheel

The Story and History of Saint Catherine
Catherine of Alexandria (also now known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel) was of noble birth, the daughter of Constus, governor of Alexandria in Egypt. She was extremely well educated and was receptive to new ideas. She converted to Christianity and started to preach the faith to many learned people. At this time Gaius Valerius Galerius Maximinus (c. 270 - 313) and Roman emperor from 308 to 313 was persecuting Christians. Emperor Maximinus offered Catherine a royal marriage if she would deny her faith in Christianity. She refused and was scourged and thrown into prison. The wife of the Emperor became curious about the young girl and was converted to the faith by her teachings, as were many Roman soldiers. When the emperor discovered this they were all put to death. Catherine was broken on the wheel and then beheaded.

When I took a closer look at this stained glass window I noticed the broken wheel. This led to a search on the Internet and I found the above explanation. You can click here Catholic Saints for more of the story. What an amazing story of faith.

Stained Glass Window

Saint Micheal Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Societas Pueri Jesu Donabit

Latin Translation - society of the child Jesus, give

Stained Glass Window

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up

John 3:14
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up. (NIV)

Altar Crucifix and Scripture

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Saint Rose - Postcard Black & White Series

Saint Rose Catholic Church 

St. Rose Ohio

Jesus and the Archangel Saint Michael

This stained glass window of Jesus (Alpha and Omega) and Saint Michael sits high above the main altar.

Stained Glass Window 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio

Mary, Great with Child

When I consider women, meek or proud,
how God regarded her, her low estate,
young Mary, great with child! Her Child is great!
She swaddled Christ in clothing like His shroud,
and she hath seen Christ on the Cross and cloud,
and Christ hath led her through the narrow gate,
where she drank of His blood. His flesh, she ate.

"My Savior is my Son," this saint avowed.
Eve, mother of all living, hath her rest
in Thee, O Son of Sarah, God's own Son,
whom Rahab would have suckled at her breast
and Ruth of Moab would love like her own.
Thee Hannah would surrender: Thee, her best!
Yet Mary birthed Thee, Jesus Christ, alone.

Copyright 2009 by Michael Rew

This is a Re-Edit and Post 
Original Post 2/20/09

Virgin Mary - Stained Glass - St. Michael

Virgin Mary in Stained Glass

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

With Open Arms

Mary Statue 

Saint John Catholic Church 

Fryburg Ohio