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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Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
While talking with a friend of mine I realized that I was playing a game that I play frequently, sometimes as a distraction and sometimes when I'm not sure what step to take next. So rather than figuring out the next step or doing the thing that needs doing I play that game. To be … Continue reading Book Study Week 1, Intro & Chapter 1
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 39: Render
I am slowly sipping coffee, waiting the sublime moment when the space between my ears and my body are ready to greet the day with great gusto. One of many great oddities in being the chief creative weirdo is that if I am with a group of friends or other creative types in the morning … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 39: Render
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 38: Come Holy Spirit
Every now and again I go through these periods of time when I experience deeply negative thoughts on repeat like an old vinyl reacord skipping. Please allow me to assure you this is wholly unpleasant, bleeds into other areas of my life, and is the cause of the prayer, "Lord take this from me, please!" … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 38: Come Holy Spirit
Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 21: Focus
First I ask your prayers for a special intention. This post's alt title is OUCH Because that chapter in Elizabeth Scalia's Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking our bad Habits Before They Kick Us I got halfway through before the beginning of Mass last night smarted. The Holy Spirit was already giving me a nudge … Continue reading Forty Days of Prayer for Quilters Day 21: Focus
Happy New Year
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
A Longing Heart
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
A Weekend of Renewal
A wise priest once said, "we don't need new teaching, we need reminders." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q40vLWAOYJ4 My Sweetie and I attended the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in Scranton over the weekend. This years theme, " He makes me lie down in green pastures. . . .He restores my soul." Psalm 23: 2, 3. Speakers Dr. Carol Razza, … Continue reading A Weekend of Renewal
Perhaps you’re thirsty
Today is the Feast of Pentecost, where the breath, the wind of the Holy Spirit. Today we sing Veni, Sancte Spiritus: Come, Holy Spirit, come! And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine! Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine. You, of comforters … Continue reading Perhaps you’re thirsty
Pentecost
Let The Fire Fall (Lyrics) Holy Spirit, (Holy Spirit), come with Your fire, Holy Spirit, (Holy Spirit), come with Your fire, Holy Spirit, come with Your fire, Holy Spirit come with Your fire. Refrain: Come Holy Spirit, let the fire fall, Come Holy Spirit, let the fire fall, Let the fire fall, let the fire … Continue reading Pentecost
A Quilter's Heart 