First I ask your prayers for a special intention. This post's alt title is OUCH Because that chapter in Elizabeth Scalia's Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking our bad Habits Before They Kick Us I got halfway through before the beginning of Mass last night smarted. The Holy Spirit was already giving me a nudge … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 21: Focus
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Drops of Grace
My guy and I went to the parish that is physically closest to us Sunday morning before heading out for a bit. Our habit is to arrive about half an hour before the beginning of the Liturgy to pray, reflect, and read, to settle our hearts and minds, to prepare for this moment when heaven … Continue reading Drops of Grace
On Free-Will
Vincent van Gogh makes an appearance on Dr. Who in an episode where he sees an alien (one who we find out later is trapped, separated and afraid) wreaking havoc in a town, when even the Doctor doesn't see without some special manipulation of mirrors. van Gogh also sees Amy's deep sadness when she doesn't … Continue reading On Free-Will
Reflections on Life
We had twelve amazing years with my mother-in-love. There were some challenging moments as we learned to live together, each one worth it. I miss her physical presence even now. After hear passing we dealt with some of her stuff, clothing given away, food stuffs depending on the date either tossed or consumed. Eventually her … Continue reading Reflections on Life
True Love
My heart is in Texas. I miss my heart, my Sweetie. While we are, at this moment, far apart the consolation of our togetherness in the Sacrament of Matrimony gives me great comfort. While we are apart from one another the longing grows deeper. We pray for one another each day for growth in holiness, … Continue reading True Love
Experiencing Lent
In a way this Lent is lived wildly differently than recent Lents. The giving up is physical, emotional, and spiritual, freeing, and very Easter like. The physical/emotional giving up has to do with the purge of moving. I can assure you that this purge isn't easy as it is big one examination of conscience, a … Continue reading Experiencing Lent
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 16
Have you ever lost something in your sewing room/studio when you'd just put it down? I designed a paper pieced quilt that needs to be shipped soon. After selecting fabrics, I cut the pattern apart, (without making a master) and started piecing the flying geese. The attempt at keeping the in order was thwarted by … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 16
Listening In
Tuesday's readings are fascinating. First up Jonah preaches to Nineveh, letting them know that their city will be destroyed in forty days should they choose to continue in their wickedness. Word gets back to the king who repents, then declares fasting and repentance for the whole city. Wow. it's stuck with me all week as … Continue reading Listening In
From Admonition to Invitation
Luke 10: 38-42 As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary [who] sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that … Continue reading From Admonition to Invitation
On remembering to say, Yes
In a couple of weeks I am going to host the Blessed is She/Westchester Brunch. After emailing with the group leader we have a theme for the discussion which led me to thinking about both the Garden of Gethsemane, and Good Friday on the Cross when Jesus says, "It is finished." There's another, better word … Continue reading On remembering to say, Yes
A Quilter's Heart 