A Faith & Quilting Blog
Sometimes I have moments where I imagine either giving quilt lectures, or faith talks. Quilts and faith are interrealted as evidenced by what I share here on this blog. I can, almost without hestiation share my quilting journey paying particular attention to the moments of growth, where in my faith life this isn't always so … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 36: Reflection/Reflecting
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?
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
New year happens differently for each of us, in unique ways. September always feels like the beginning of the new year because a new school year begins, and our Jewish brothers and sisters celebrate then. Late October feels like the beginning of the new year because Fall Quilt Market and new commitments that happen there, … Continue reading Happy New Year
Tuesday's readings are fascinating. First up Jonah preaches to Nineveh, letting them know that their city will be destroyed in forty days should they choose to continue in their wickedness. Word gets back to the king who repents, then declares fasting and repentance for the whole city. Wow. it's stuck with me all week as … Continue reading Listening In
?????????????? My Sweetie and I ended up going to Sunday Mass twice this weekend. It was my ask, and there were reasons. There were two options for reading the Gospel, the longer form includes the story of the Prodigal son. We all relate to these words of Jesus deeply whether we're the kid who takes … Continue reading Interestingly Enough
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
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
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
"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
A Quilter's Heart 