Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!Your kindness* should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and … Continue reading Have no anxiety – Be confident
Category: thoughts
A Morning Prayer of St. Therese of Lisieux O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits; … Continue reading
John Paul II
To all who are passionately dedicated to the search for new “epiphanies” of beauty so that through their creative work as artists they may offer these as gifts to the world. - Letter to Artists, St. John Paul II 1999 When John Paul II passed away in 2005 I watched his Funeral Mass on EWTN. … Continue reading John Paul II
Jesus, Mary and restoration
Several months ago when writing this blog post I wasn't thinking anything more would come of it. However like most things I need to sit with it, ponder them before responding to them. I gotta think. So Holy Friday on my way home I listened to Mark Hart on Lino Rulli's Catholic Guy Show. The … Continue reading Jesus, Mary and restoration
women!
I've gotta find my original copy of On the Dignity and Vocation of Women. So after Ruth gave me the copy I set it aside for a while. I got married, moved, started a new ministry and needed to have a more open heart. I needed to be ready to read what the Church's teaching … Continue reading women!
Resurrection Day
So here we are. Here I am. Resurrection Day. Our Lord is ALIVE! From today's Readings Sequence: Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, Reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who … Continue reading Resurrection Day
From Ashes to Palms
I mentioned a few posts back that we "give up" the "A word" or "H word" as they are interchangeable. If you're wondering what those are lean in I'll whisper them (alleluia or hallelujah). Giggle. It's not much longer and we'll be singing Alleluia again. At the Proclamation of the Gospel during Lent we say … Continue reading From Ashes to Palms
Casting Crowns Who Am I - lyrics (partial) Not because of who I am But because of what You've done. Not because of what I've done But because of who You are. I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and gone tomorrow. A wave tossed in the ocean. A vapor in the wind. Still … Continue reading
Sometimes I feel a bit weird
But this post on Matt Walsh's blog reminded me I'm not. I am a unique individual. Made in the image and likeness of God. Go be the kid God wants You to be, not who everyone else thinks you should be. God bless! Teri
Jonah and Surprise!!
I've always been fascinated with the story of Jonah. The way the readings go the Psalm Response for today is from Psalm 51. When I looked at the readings for tomorrow (it's Tuesday night when I'm writing) I giggled as I scanned Jonah's journey through the City of Nineveh calling them to conversion of heart … Continue reading Jonah and Surprise!!
A Quilter's Heart 