Advent from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to." The beginning of our Liturgical year, a time of preparation for the coming of God into humanity, one focusing on the virtues of hope, peace, joy and love. For years as we got to the Third Sunday, and all that week held for us our boss, … Continue reading Advent
Category: Book Study
Breathe in Me O Holy Spirit
About a month or so ago a Priest I know gave me this prayer of St. Augustine:Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit That my thoughts may all be holyAct in me O Holy Spirit That my work, too, may be holyDraw my heart, O Holy Spirit That I love but what is holyStrengthen me, O … Continue reading Breathe in Me O Holy Spirit
Chocolate Cake
The room, once a cafeteria filled with the smells of good food, and the laughter and conversation of people from all over the area on a spiritual pilgrimage, now filled with the books and other items too long on the gift shop shelves. Oh that sweet, somewhat musty scent of oldish wood, delicately balanced with … Continue reading Chocolate Cake
Book Study: Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life Chapter 10 & Conclusion
A friend just got a book contract and is starting the hard work of writing said book. Please keep her in prayer through this journey, it's going to be a bit of a hard slog and she is in need of our support. Last night we finished the book study on Strange Gods: Unmasking the … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life Chapter 10 & Conclusion
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 8 The Super IdolsChapter 9 Through the Looking Glass: Super Idols and Language I am a quilter who is actively pursuing a career in the world of quilting. One of the most important lessons I'm trying to learn, to let sink deeply into my being is, "It's not about me" or more to the … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 8 & 9
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
A couple of weeks ago I reached out to a friend who I've been concerned about for quite a while. When I heard from her I cried a little bit. In spite of some personal difficulties she's okay. If you would, in your charity, please pray for L. The book study this week is delayed … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 4 & 5
Chapter 4 - The Idol of Prosperity; Chapter 5 - The Idol of Technology I'm taking a bit of a different focus this week with the Book Study by combining the reflections and sharing an experience. First the experience. Yesterday I had a private lesson with one of my students, having scheduled this after checking … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 4 & 5
Strange Gods Book Study Week 2: Chapters 2 & 3
My day took a little bit of a winding path. I was planning on filming and editing video. Then the storms popped up and they are predicted to last on/off through the rest of the evening so I am writing now rather than tomorrow. As the storms popped up, shifting the course of my day … Continue reading Strange Gods Book Study Week 2: Chapters 2 & 3
Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
While talking with a friend of mine I realized that I was playing a game that I play frequently, sometimes as a distraction and sometimes when I'm not sure what step to take next. So rather than figuring out the next step or doing the thing that needs doing I play that game. To be … Continue reading Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
Leading Up
Next week begins a six week study of Elizabeth Scalia's Strange Gods Unmasking the Idols of Everday Life. This is the second time in recent memory where I've reached the end of a book and wanted, no needed, more. In this case perhaps the more of it is living out what's in the reading of … Continue reading Leading Up
A Quilter's Heart 