Happy Feast of St. Joseph, earthly father of Jesus. We know that he listened to the Lord, thought things through, loved his family, and was there for Jesus at least until he was 12. We know he was a man of deep faith and acted on that Faith in God. Though our dear Josephs words … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 33: Speaking of
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 32: More
More. There is always more than we see on the surface. One of the things about social media is we can narrate and curate our stories in a way that places whatever positive, negative, or neutral story, narrative we choose. One can with vivid imagination firmly intact, almost hear the narration, music, and see the … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 32: More
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 31: Notice
While I was preparing for the Catholic Book study in the parish the themes of Notice, Check-in, Support, Encourage (yeah this one is a shocker right) and Delight came to mind and will help me complete these Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters. Over and over again in both the fall and winter session God … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 31: Notice
Forty days of Prayer for Quilters Day 30: Apologizing for Who and Where I am
Authors Note: I am not apologizing for anything. I read a post the other day on one social media platform, then a related post on another that reminded me of my very strong take on the word Just and the tendency to judge people when we don't know where they've come from or because of … Continue reading Forty days of Prayer for Quilters Day 30: Apologizing for Who and Where I am
Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 29: Praying
Our FatherWho art in HeavenHallowed be Thy NameThy Kingdom comeThy will be doneOn earth as it is in heavenGive us this day our daily BreadAnd forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against usLead us not into temptation but Deliver us from evil.Amen - Jesus I am a struggler in Faith and … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 29: Praying
Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 28: Where are they?
At day 28, and Easter about a month away finishing the Forty Days of Prayer for Quilter Posts seems a much more attainable goal. Somewhere in a old, now gone journal there is a list of topics that while there remains some desire for it, there is also a gratitude for listening in, leaning in … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayers for Quilters Day 28: Where are they?
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 27: Giving Over
Okay, I didn't see that title happening. The original add-on title was Condemnation which comes from, is flitting about my head as a result of reading the chapter on the Woman Caught in Adultery for our book study this week. Every time I read the story about this woman I get a little pissed and … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 27: Giving Over
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 26: Beauty & Time
Before I dig into the reflection for Day 26 I want to share a couple of things. My Sweetie and I subscribed to BritBox a couple of months ago. This particular show, Mum, we're watching right now begins with meeting the characters at home preparing to go to the crematory for to say good bye … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 26: Beauty & Time
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 25: Beauty
Photo Credit: Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero, friend, photographer, quilter, seer of great beauty Here in Texas this last week has been challenging at best complete with near zero temps, below zero wind chill, ice, snow, rolling power outages, and/or blackouts for days. We pray for those who've lost their lives, the families who grieve, those who've lost … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 25: Beauty
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Layers yet One
As I write this we are in the middle of a deep arctic cold, snow, icy rain winter event. It is, according to weather sources, a once in a generation event in Texas. My Sweetie was keeping an eye on the heating system at the Priory Sunday evening and around 9 PM we agreed that … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Layers yet One
A Quilter's Heart 