Today is Dec. 13, Saint Lucy Day. We named our youngest daughter Lucy. Our oldest daughter mockingly suggested the name Lucy when I was pregnant with our ninth child. My husband’s head snapped up and he said, “That’s it! That is what we will call her.” My daughter was appalled, “Dad I was kidding. You can’t…… Continue reading 7QT Friday: St. Lucy Day and Our Lucy
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Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA}:
On this Feast of St. Jerome Thanking God for Well first of all I am thanking God for St Jerome, of course!! We NEED a patron saint for students. One of my daughters is struggling to learn Greek. I can’t wait to remind her about St. Jerome and especially send her some of the great…… Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA}:
The Purity and Power of Parables
Catholic writers, especially those of us who expound on the inner, spiritual life should carefully follow Christ’s example. Jesus used simple stories and parables to explain spiritual truths. It was the only way He could come close to explaining the inexplicable. Although He could discuss complex theological issues with deep insight into scripture from the age…… Continue reading The Purity and Power of Parables
Child’s Play: A Theological Debate
debate between two pre-schoolers “Someone just called my name. I think it was God!” It was early evening. We often played musical beds at bedtime because the younger children liked the security of a sibling or two falling asleep with them, especially when older brothers and sisters were still up and having fun. So it happened…… Continue reading Child’s Play: A Theological Debate
Visual Moments of Grace
With Jenny at Suscipio. Moments of Grace can be found not only in words, or the work of God in our life but in art, any art but for me especially in religious paintings, icons and stained glass. This painting of the Trinity, represented as a ‘Mercy Seat’ is found in the refectory of Santa…… Continue reading Visual Moments of Grace
Lawn Chair Catechism, Session 5: Grace and the Great Quest
In your own faith: It can be hard to settle our minds on the idea of “cooperating with grace”. How would you explain the Catholic doctrine on salvation to others? The first answer that pops into my mind comes originally from St Theresa of Avila. Since I have carried this explanation within me for more…… Continue reading Lawn Chair Catechism, Session 5: Grace and the Great Quest
Let These Icons Inflame Your Inner Spirit
Theses icons speak for themselves. Relax. Soak in their presence because holy men and women painted layer after layer in between prayer and fasting. Your heart will become inflamed with the same passion as the painters themselves experienced as the Holy Spirit ministers to your heart and soul. …… Continue reading Let These Icons Inflame Your Inner Spirit
Icons and Stained Glass Connect us With God
Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA} Join me by linking up on Suscipio to thank God for this past week. This week, stained glass windows and icons have captured my attention. I even created pages for Catholic art on my blog this week because I refused to hide them on Pinterest. When the Holy Spirit inspires artists to…… Continue reading Icons and Stained Glass Connect us With God
Do We Trust in the Power of God?
As Catholics, we are often leery of personal revelation. Of course we should be cautious but we do have the bible, the gift of confession, the mystical tradition of the Church and spiritual direction to act as personal sign posts and safe guards. Like all Christians, Catholics have received the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth. As…… Continue reading Do We Trust in the Power of God?
Theology Simplified
Theologians love to write circles around modern man but all their words merely complicate the simplicity of the inexplicable. I rarely remember even the simplest joke but I have never forgotten this intellectual, theological joke told 30 years ago by a Jesuit priest in front of a University New Testament class. Jesus was walking alongside…… Continue reading Theology Simplified
Prayer = Peace
With Colleen at Thoughts on Grace Sabbath moments are a way of taking time to rest in God, to enjoy God in silence or in nature. The word sabbath comes from a Hebrew word meaning “cease.” And that is what we need to do sometimes, cease our activity and live in the moment and breathe in…… Continue reading Prayer = Peace
Complicated Simplicity
prayer is child’s play Why do humans love to complicate something that is child’s play? The following joke I heard when I was in university, told by a Jesuit priest who was my professor. I laughed so hard that I never forgot it. For me it sums up what is wrong in our Western main…… Continue reading Complicated Simplicity
Find your own Calcutta
Stay where you are Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering and the lonely right there where you are — in your own homes and in your own families, in your workplaces and in your schools. … You can find Calcutta all over the world, if you have the eyes to see. Everywhere,…… Continue reading Find your own Calcutta
Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA}
Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA} Join us each Monday as we keep a record of our days. Link up or record your almanac in the comments sections. I am… {Seeing} snow, snow and more snow. Cold albeit beautiful. The end of our driveway is at the edge of the hamlet of Greenbush, beside a creek. {Thanking God For}…… Continue reading Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA}
Moments of Grace
St Therese said it best “Everything is Grace” When we open our eyes, moments of grace are everywhere, even in secular society. Catholic teaching is not only found in Catholic literature but in the most unexpected places. Horton Hears a Who!, by Dr. Seuss is a moment of pure grace, inspired by the Holy Spirit and infused…… Continue reading Moments of Grace
Naming the New Year
Following on a suggestion by Jenny at Suscpico , I asked the Holy Spirit to give me a word for this year. To quote Jenny: “There is a common practice of “Naming” the year by setting aside a word for the year; a focal point to direct our days, weave our weeks together and attach month…… Continue reading Naming the New Year
Out of The Mouths of Babes
children are open to the Spirit in a simple and natural way “Unless you become like little children, you cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Children are like sponges; they absorb values, attitudes,…… Continue reading Out of The Mouths of Babes
A Theological Debate: Child’s Play
A debate between two pre-schoolers “Someone just called my name. I think it was God!” It was early evening. We often played musical beds at bedtime because the younger children liked the security of a sibling or two falling asleep with them, especially when older brothers and sisters were still up and having fun. So…… Continue reading A Theological Debate: Child’s Play
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