Are Father Baker and Numnies a Match Made in Heaven?

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For many years, Father Baker had dreamed of a fitting tribute to his patroness, Our Lady of Victory. His parish had grown, and the church was unable to hold the thousands who flocked to his Masses. Each time he thought he could begin, some emergency arose or a new building project took precedence, and an expansion of the existing church was. A Hero Until the End His “City” expanding quickly, Father Baker ’s body began to slow down, but the humble priest still had a few things left on his “to do” list! One of them – his biggest dream yet – had been in his mind since his pilgrimage to Europe when he was in the seminary. Father Nelson Baker with some of the many orphans he helped over his long tenure at Our Lady of Victory, funded in part by his seemingly inexplicable discovery of natural gas on parish property. Get ready for an action-packed, full-color comic book biography that brings to life the inspiring story of Father Nelson Baker , priest of the Diocese of Buffalo, New York and founder of OLV Charities. Canonization allows for the public veneration of the Saint by the Universal Church. With joyful anticipation, all of us are waiting for that glorious day when Father Baker will officially be declared Saint Nelson Baker ! To assist his Cause, supporters are asked to regularly say his Prayer for Canonization. Ten months later, on October 7th – the Feast of Our Lady of Victory – the Vatican declared Father Baker a “Servant of God.” In 1998, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome recommended that Father Baker ’s remains be moved into OLV National Shrine & Basilica from nearby Holy Cross Cemetery. Eddie doesn ’ t have a good relationship with his father . Eddie’s father damaged his son in a number of ways. Briefly explain how each happened. Within the dome is the most breathtaking work of art: the painting of the Assumption-Coronation of the Queen of Heaven . Of all the sculpted life-sized figures of the Stations of the Cross, the Station, Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother, held special meaning for Fr. Baker who was often seen contemplating that powerful scene. Lord, you gave us Your Servant Nelson Baker as an example of service to the poor, homeless and the young. By " Father Baker ’s" ardent concern for those in need, inflame our hearts and lives with compassion for the poor, justice for the oppressed, hope for the troubled and courage to those in doubt. You may have heard the good news that, last month, Pope Benedict XVI declared a priest of that diocese, Father Nelson Baker , “venerable,” meaning the process of his cause for canonization as a saint is now official.