An Advent Reflection The other day I read something really beautiful written by Dr. Tom Neal on Word on Fire: Show me the Father. By the time I arrived at the end of the piece the tears were sliding down my face. It is in part because of my experience earlier this year, having that … Continue reading It’s a good day to begin anew
Tag: faith
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
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
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
Patience Worn out
Feast of the Triumph of the Cross With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, "Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water? We are disgusted with this wretched food!" In a way I had to … Continue reading Patience Worn out
Giving in to Hope
"There, but for the Grace of God, go I" I've always disliked this saying from the first time I heard. This implying that God's grace belongs to a select few rather than those in the midst of some kind of difficulty i.e. poverty, physical impairment, mental impairment. This sentiment rears it's ugly head throughout scripture … Continue reading Giving in to Hope
Teaching and Speaking
Before sharing more today please allow me to encourage a reading of Elizabeth's Scalia's How to Restore a Church in Scandal? Begin with a Collective Confession at the Word on Fire website. This honest look at our priestly call as laity, how we can help the Church not only heal, but be better. Our Shepherds … Continue reading Teaching and Speaking
Living Deeply
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1ntir3qgdY Hosea, in all it's loveliness, came to mind this morning. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. The book of Hosea tells of prophet, his marriage to a 'woman of ill repute', a separation, and a return to relationship. This allegorical book aptly, and adequately … Continue reading Living Deeply
Another Dream
Sometimes Dreaming reminds us of other dreams, imagined long ago, in another place, another time. The place, the space, the thoughts, the potential. The Dream. I can see this, the talks, the chatter, the writing, the stitching, the going out into nature, the looking toward home, the being present, the serving. The dream bubbled up to the … Continue reading Another Dream
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters – Day 10
In our Body Quilting is, by it's nature, from beginning to end a tactile and visual experience. We experience every step of quilting through the senses of touch, and sight. If you're a hand quilter think about the motion of rocking the needle through the hooped up layers, loading the needle with consistent stitches, pulling … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters – Day 10
A Quilter's Heart 