Usually around this time of year I spend time reflecting on and in gratitude for the Rite of Christian Initiation process and my coming home to the Church. I'm reminded of Brene Brown's comment that we are hardwired for struggle. That year in RCIA was a struggle that's for sure, and the months leading up … Continue reading A Longing Heart
Tag: Easter
Moved to Tears
We are a one car family at the moment. It's a little challenging now and again, however we gotta do what we gotta do. Today, as of the moment of this writing, is Good Friday. One car, so walking to the local parish for the celebration of the Passion of our Lord. The walk was … Continue reading Moved to Tears
Advent, Lent, Rote, and Renewal
Ya know how you do something over, and over, and over again and it becomes rote. Part of who you are, the core of your being. There are many things we do sing, breathe, blink, stretch, contort our faces in ways that show the underlying sentiment, or not. My face has a mind all it's … Continue reading Advent, Lent, Rote, and Renewal
Holy Week
The last few days or so I keep hearing The same power that rose Jesus from the Grave The same power that commanded death to wait Lives in Us, Lives in us The same power moves mountains when he speaks The same power that can calm a raging sea Lives in Us, Lives in Us … Continue reading Holy Week
The Easter Vigil
The Readings for the Easter Vigil are rich, full, and deep. Re-presenting, telling our faith history all in one moment. When all of the readings are included, there are options, the Mass is quite long. It's also my favorite Mass of the year. This Mass contains within it the breadth and depth of who we … Continue reading The Easter Vigil
Holy Week
Holy Week, there is nothing like it. The Pinnacle of our experience as Christians. From the beauty and acknowledgement of Passion Sunday where we proclaim Jesus as King and Lord to Holy Thursday, and Good Friday where we condemn this King and sentence him to the death of criminals. The Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday … Continue reading Holy Week
Through Lent and Easter
For the most part over the next 8 weeks or so I'm going to post links to the Readings of the Day. The bulk of my time will be spent quilting and writing for the book. My plan is one written post per week. And as I sit here thinking there are several thoughts running … Continue reading Through Lent and Easter
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
Holy Saturday
So what was it then that drew me into/back to the Catholic Faith? Well it is and isn't simple. Simple story: I met the man who would one day become my husband, started having some serious faith conversations. Saying I wasn't satisfied in my own faith experience wouldn't be true - I wasn't ready to … Continue reading Holy Saturday
Holy Week
Lent, Holy Week and Easter hold special meaning in my heart. The seasons of the Church reflect - depending on what part of the world you're in - the seasons of the year. This time of year calls us to reflect on our lives where we can make changes and improve and where we've done … Continue reading Holy Week
A Quilter's Heart 