The Rotten Poet spoke of Thanksgiving and Christmases bespoke of children far and near knowing full well they'd bend an ear or focus a gazing eye the moment the email came through with the latest rotten poem a groan, giggle and full on belly laugh for herein George, dad, pampa filled our minds with images … Continue reading Sufficient Grace
Quotable Sunday
Self-rejection is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life because it contradicts the sacred voice that calls us the BELOVED. Henri Nouwen Talked to the Boss He said the storms in our lives are an invitation to trust, to pray & to focus. Fr. Joseph Krupp @joeinblack #talkedtotheboss
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Day 13
Alt Title: When the Same Old Just Doesn't do it Anymore Be Still my Soul Kari Jobe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq59iE3MhXM is the song on repeat in my head this morning. This and a question on a forum got me thinking about prayer. Sometime in the last few weeks the readings landed on the disciples asking Jesus to … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters: Day 13
Craftsmanship
Over the last week or so that winter funk creeping in, thankfully it didn't have time to take root and cover me completely. I know what started it and am slowly discovering the deep down why it happens and am seeing what needs healing. Yesterday ended up being Teri gets out of a funk day … Continue reading Craftsmanship
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
Revealing
I remember the moment I asked God for the gift of patience standing in front of the boxes for each family member of the church, I was fourteen, maybe fifteen and a newish member of said church. As a sign of our obedience to God, our call to prayer, and submission to the authority in … Continue reading Revealing
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?
A Quilter's Heart 