The artistic vocation in the service of beauty 3. A noted Polish poet, Cyprian Norwid, wrote that “beauty is to enthuse us for work, and work is to raise us up”.(3) The theme of beauty is decisive for a discourse on art. It was already present when I stressed God's delighted gaze upon creation. In … Continue reading Service of Beauty
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Holy Saturday
So what was it then that drew me into/back to the Catholic Faith? Well it is and isn't simple. Simple story: I met the man who would one day become my husband, started having some serious faith conversations. Saying I wasn't satisfied in my own faith experience wouldn't be true - I wasn't ready to … Continue reading Holy Saturday
Holy Week
Lent, Holy Week and Easter hold special meaning in my heart. The seasons of the Church reflect - depending on what part of the world you're in - the seasons of the year. This time of year calls us to reflect on our lives where we can make changes and improve and where we've done … Continue reading Holy Week
I AM holding on to You
David Crowder Band or Crowder has this song I Am. The refrain has been running through my head since waking up. I AM Holding on to youI AM Holding on to you In the middle of the storm I AM Holding on to you I AM I AM Holding on to … Continue reading I AM holding on to You
Word of God Speak
At one point in my life I learned the JOY acronym. As acronyms go this is a pretty good one: Jesus - First Others - Second Yourself - Last This essentially puts us in the "right working order". When we put God first our world is well-ordered and the other two flow naturally from this … Continue reading Word of God Speak
Be Still and Know
The beauty of early morning quiet is that I can be still and know that God is God and I am not. There is a melody running through my head that I can't quite remember where it came from. "Be still and know that I Am God" quietly strolls through my mind asking me to … Continue reading Be Still and Know
For Better, for worse
and no I don't mean the cartoon. This Lent already has given me a beautiful gift and a deep reminder of why we practice. Yes, we enter into the desert with Jesus for 40 days of fasting and temptation. I know I become keenly aware of chocolate when I give it up for any period … Continue reading For Better, for worse
I’m Divin’ in
Dive. Chorus: I'm diving in, I'm going deep, in over my head I want to be Caught in the rush, tossed in the flow, in over my head I want to go The river's deep, the river's wide, the river's water is alive So sink or swim, I'm diving in (I'm diving in...) Pondering alert: … Continue reading I’m Divin’ in
Trust
Proverbs 3:5, 6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Often when I sit down to write I have no idea where the words will lead. I think one thing and as … Continue reading Trust
it’s Friday
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Have a great day peeps! Teri PS please continue praying for a special intention
A Quilter's Heart 