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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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
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 – a Reflection on Surrender
The overarching theme of the last six years is, "it doesn't mean what you think it means." A wee bit more pondering brings me to the place of realization that this is very much the theme of life. This is often affirmed in expected places. At the parish I'm part of the Discipleship University team, … Continue reading Word of the Year – a Reflection on Surrender
Exercise
Pause for a moment to ponder the goodness of the Lord. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they … Continue reading Exercise
Make Me or Change my Heart O God
The Gospel of Luke is a fascinating read and study. At my Parish there is a class on Luke with a guy who has a Masters in Scripture study and learned Greek to understand the writing better. I've read Sacred Scripture almost my whole life and remain in awe of how much is there. Over … Continue reading Make Me or Change my Heart O God
We can only Wonder at Every Gift You Give
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaIDkoFXdUk We can only wonder at every gift You Give Many mornings I wake up hearing a song lyric on repeat. This morning not so much. Nope, this morning I woke up in conversation with a couple of different people. Over time when this happens the clarity is there's something the Good Father desires to … Continue reading We can only Wonder at Every Gift You Give
Of Dandelions
Dandelions are a favorite flower of mine. I love the delightful yellow, the hardiness of the plant itself and that it is edible when left chemically untreated. I love making my husband crazy by not letting him pull them up and leaving them as food for the bees. I have fond childhood memories of these … Continue reading Of Dandelions
Happy Feast Day
Feast of Saintts Philip and James, Apostles I rather enjoy waking up early in the morning to have quiet time before beginning the day. This time generally includes some silent prayer, journaling, reading the scripture of the day, and finding the earworm of the day. The earworm of the day is often shared with a … Continue reading Happy Feast Day
From the Journal Page
I thought today I’d come to journaling this way. Thoughts run through my head at speed seeking attention, then like the wind wandering off just outside my reach. I’m thinking of the articles I’m reading for ISD and todays readings for Mass, and pausing to look at the apps because. . . squirrel! The first … Continue reading From the Journal Page
A Quilter's Heart 