In Catholic terms the word "Just" is most simply defined as: that which is due to anotherThere's more to the word, the virtue and the actions necessitated from living Justly. (Link to New Advent) In quilterly circles Just has a more negative connotation and Once upon a Time I wrote that this word would best … Continue reading Pondering “Just”
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Be who God meant you to be,
and you will set the world ablaze. - St Catherine of Siena I put this sticker on the back of my phone case, with some hesitation, hoping it wouldn't interfere with the magnetic ring that allows it to attach to the phone stand in the car. It doesn't, so that's good. The formation director for … Continue reading Be who God meant you to be,
Prayer, Sometimes
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. "Prayer cannot be reduced to the spontaneous outpouring of interior impulse: in order to pray, one must have the will to pray. Nor is it enough to know what … Continue reading Prayer, Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes there is a great grace in coming to the keyboard and writing to reflect and ponder on the things. The keyboard isn't quite as effective as writing with pen on paper as there is the mind/body connection that gives us access to our actual thoughts. One thing I like seeing is the places revealed … Continue reading Sometimes
Before I get on with the Rest of my Day
Twilight in the Bronx There are days when realizations come at you like a thunderbolt from the blue. One of the funniest conversations I had during the two years of formation was with one of the mentors who thought that I am an extrovert. When I shared that I'm a strong introvert she was surprised. … Continue reading Before I get on with the Rest of my Day
One Thing I Appreciate About Quilting is . . .
how each quilter, as desired, is able to discover their own unique, bespoke style. As we hone our skills, come to understand color - more on this in a moment - and discover part of the quilt making process that makes our heart sing with great delight, the more our quilts begin to reveal who … Continue reading One Thing I Appreciate About Quilting is . . .
Pondering and Writing
Happy Monday of the fourth week of Lent....I started writing this last week - which is not unusual for me. Sunday's Gospel from John is where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. There is much about this encounter that I don't fully understand, giving me an opportunity to go deeper. While on the … Continue reading Pondering and Writing
I am the clay, You are the Potter
The memory of the red clay in my hand, at first cold and barely pliable, has remained a solid memory from a journaling retreat with Janie Normile a long time ago. As my hands enveloped the clay warming it, the pliability and temperature changed, softening and yielding to my hands. This took a bit of … Continue reading I am the clay, You are the Potter
Surrender: a Prayer, a Revisit & a Reflection
Surrender was my 2025 Word of the Year. I had no expectations or desires other than to live it however God desired. About a month ago I wrote this reflection on living with this word. As sometimes happens there is further reflection on surrender, that brought a delight I cannot quite explain. As part of … Continue reading Surrender: a Prayer, a Revisit & a Reflection
Word of the Year 2026
Somewhere on this blog I have a list of each Word of the Year since I started. While listening to the Abiding Together series on CultivatingPeaceBeautyUnityAs I listened Cultivate leapt out at me like a dodgeball to the face. Cultivate: to attend to, water, fertilize, weed, prune, be patient with. And then while looking for … Continue reading Word of the Year 2026
A Quilter's Heart 