About a month or so ago a Priest I know gave me this prayer of St. Augustine:Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit That my thoughts may all be holyAct in me O Holy Spirit That my work, too, may be holyDraw my heart, O Holy Spirit That I love but what is holyStrengthen me, O … Continue reading Breathe in Me O Holy Spirit
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Retreat Coming Soon
Autumn is by far, my favorite season, followed closely by spring. The last few mornings the porch is the place for morning coffee, reading, and prayer. The sunrises. Oh. The temps and humidity level are simply delightful, and the coffee tastes so much better As usual I'm flitting between three books, and am about to … Continue reading Retreat Coming Soon
An Oddly Titled Faith in Quilting Post
Good morning friends, it's been a while. Whew. My head is overfull of ideas and sometimes that makes it hard to get anything done. Seriously. I'd like to share with you an interview with Quilter on Fire. Brandy is a wonderful interviewer. I'm a quilter. Quilting, creativity is as much a part of my being … Continue reading An Oddly Titled Faith in Quilting Post
A Different Perspective
Intertwined A long time ago, in a far away place we went on prayer days once a month as a general rule. These were, at first, part of our agreement with the ministry we were serving with. When we left that ministry and entered into service with another we kept that as part of our … Continue reading A Different Perspective
The Deep End and Defining Terms
As a long time quilter I'm generally comfortable within the quilting language itself, and within said language a lot of the dialects exist. While my fluency seems to be in free-motion quilting I'm comfortable enough in art, patchwork, traditional, modern to converse. If I'm uncertain of a term or phrase used I'll ask, because the … Continue reading The Deep End and Defining Terms
Book Study: Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life Chapter 10 & Conclusion
A friend just got a book contract and is starting the hard work of writing said book. Please keep her in prayer through this journey, it's going to be a bit of a hard slog and she is in need of our support. Last night we finished the book study on Strange Gods: Unmasking the … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life Chapter 10 & Conclusion
Changing Prayer
If there is one person in Catholic circles I'd love to interview right now Elizabeth Scalia would be that person. Lest this seem a total fangirl post it is and it's not for when someone writes about themselves presenting the dumbass things they do it would be her. I can be a bit of a … Continue reading Changing Prayer
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 8 The Super IdolsChapter 9 Through the Looking Glass: Super Idols and Language I am a quilter who is actively pursuing a career in the world of quilting. One of the most important lessons I'm trying to learn, to let sink deeply into my being is, "It's not about me" or more to the … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 8 & 9
Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
A couple of weeks ago I reached out to a friend who I've been concerned about for quite a while. When I heard from her I cried a little bit. In spite of some personal difficulties she's okay. If you would, in your charity, please pray for L. The book study this week is delayed … Continue reading Book Study: Strange Gods Chapters 6 & 7
Writing While Annoyed
Sometimes I write while annoyed, frustrated, concerned, desiring to change the hearts and minds of those who annoyed me off enough to write whatever words currently flowing from brain to fingers. Because we all know I am practically perfect in every way. I started a post the other day that I *may* finish, however for … Continue reading Writing While Annoyed
A Quilter's Heart 