Altar Crucifix - St. Michael

Saint Michael has a large Crucifix scene above the main alter. I just love the earth-tone colors.

Crucifixion Scene Main Altar 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio

Nativity - St. Michael

I visited St. Michael just before Christmas. I love the added trees. There were some folks in the church that brought out Baby Jesus for the pictures.


Nativity and Mary Altar
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Fort Loramie Ohio

A Healing Prayer

The Virgin in Prayer

Giovanni Battista Salvi

called Sassoferrato

(1605-1685)

A Healing Prayer

At Cana, the Mother of Jesus said to the servers,

"Do whatever he tells you." John 2:5

Jesus, heal our live,

our broken spirits,

our hearts and minds,

our body and soul.

Jesus hear our prayer;

You know our weakness,

our struggle and pain,

for You too have suffered.

Jesus Listen in love

as you once did at Cana

to your Mother Mary,

and respond in mercy.

Amen

 I just loved the way the portrait was illuminated by the candle light. The prayer comes from a prayer card with a picture of the same portrait on front that I found lying on the table the candle was sitting on.

The Virgin In Prayer Candle Lit Portrait
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Fort Loramie Ohio

Saint Michael - Christmas Lights

On one of my rare late night visits of touring the churches I was surprised to find these Christmas Lights adorning the Steeple and St. Michael Statue of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Ft. Loramie.

Christmas Lights and Steeple

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Choir Loft and Organ

While visiting Saint Michael at night I had the good fortune of being there when the choir showed up for practice. Not only did I get to talk to a few good people but snagged this great shot of the balcony and organ when they turned on the lights.

Choir Loft and Organ 
Saint Michael Catholic Church 
Fort Loramie Ohio

50 Foot Cross - B&W

I've posted a picture of this 50 foot cross before, but you just don't get a good feeling for just how big it is until you have a point of reference. My cousin Dave was glad to help out.

50 Foot Cross

Maria Stein Spiritual Center

Maria Stein Ohio

Station of the Cross XII - B&W

All these pictures were taken with Black and White Film at the Shrine of the Holy Relics as part of my Black and White Road Trip.

Station 12 of the Cross (The Death of Jesus)

This is one of fourteen stations that use to be housed at St. Augustine church in Minster.

Station of the Cross 

Shrine of the Holy Relics 

Maria Stein Ohio

Cemetery and Celtic Cross Spire

When I visit the churches I try and take sometime to look for a new angle. I was pretty happy when I found this composition.


Cemetery and Celtic Cross Spire  Sacred Heart of Jesus Church  McCartyville Ohio

Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Saint Michael The Archangel Prayer and Statue

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio 

St. Henry and Sacred Heart of Jesus (Statues)

Only two of the eight churches on the Scenic Byway The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches have statues above the door. The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Henry. This is a picture I took of St. Henry on one of the days that the church was busy. Click here to learn more about St. Henry.

This is the statue of Jesus that oversees and greets you at The Sacred Heart of Jesus church.

Birds seem to be an issue for both locations.


Saint Henry Statue  Saint Henry Catholic Church  Saint Henry Oho   Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue  Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church  McCartyville Ohio