Vulnerable Abandonment I'm in Jersey with a friend for the weekend and took the opportunity to go to St. Mary of the Pines for Mass once again spending time reflecting on the beautiful Crucifix. Remembering and reflecting on the experience in July of being loved, of accepting God's Love for me. Since that moment there's … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Day 14
Category: prayer
Going out into the Deep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_sWJQm2fs Last night just before my Sweetie went to bed I held him close for a moment to thank him for loving me through, walking with me, reminding me of God's love and direction and to pray for that, to be open to where God is leading. This was one of those "I am always … Continue reading Going out into the Deep
Go to the Source
The horizon is changing color quickly as the sun begins to rise. Our room here in Houston faces East making it possible for me to enjoy the beginning of the day. The color today begins with a red purple, into a kind of green yellow, into the end of the deep blue night sky. Moment … Continue reading Go to the Source
Potential
The Rotten Poet's Eldlest Daughter Gives consideration to blog fodder Sometimes thinking of a word or phrase Sends her brain into some deep haze Thought after endless thought Swirls and whirls around competing for attention here and there making my abundant hair shine and sparkle a streak of white/gray that makes me say Hey Look … Continue reading Potential
On Giving up Jealousy – Extended Version
The writing of this piece began before hearing Sunday's (twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time) readings. I'd love to say I read ahead and reflect on the readings, but alas I don't, but it's all good, it's like a little surprise, just like the homily. While surprised by the readings there's a gratitude for what I'd … Continue reading On Giving up Jealousy – Extended Version
Anniversaries and Reminders
While scrolling through twitter this morning I was reminded that today is the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. When my Sweetie and I were looking at dates to get Married September 26th seemed a good date, as it was a Saturday, the date was already booked by another couple so Sunday the 27th it … Continue reading Anniversaries and Reminders
Moments in Prayer
"How may I pray for you?" I asked. I nodded in agreement at the answer, adding the intention to my prayer list. And so I ask you, "How may I pray for you?" Please feel free to comment, and I'll pray for your specific intention. A childhood memory keeps coming forward lately. I was five, … Continue reading Moments in Prayer
Who are you?
So, half-way decent Catholic that I sometimes am, I keep a Rosary or two in my purse. A couple of weeks ago I pulled one out to pray for a bit and it was a bit tacky and I couldn't figure out why. Cleaned. Back in purse. Good to go. Last night at Mass I … Continue reading Who are you?
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Day 12
Peace! Be Still Over the last month or so I've been reading Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith by Bishop Robert Barron. Savoring really, as it's delightfully deep and rather accessible. While reading Chapter 6 A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church, and reflecting on life … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Day 12
Going all in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKw6uqtGFfo PS I've been waking up with songs again. I'm enjoying it. This morning's song went with the reminders of being God's well loved kid from the Charismatic retreat. Enjoy. Often it takes some time to unpack an experience to learn all that it has to teach you. It's the same thing with quilts, sometimes … Continue reading Going all in