The Quilting EditionIt’s official: I am starting a quilt block this morning.This is insanity, really—I have never quilted before and so...what? I join a 12-month quilting bee?Ridiculous.But very, very exciting.One of the desires of my (ever-distracted) heart is to be more creative—to engage in more activities that will last, in some way, and to … [Read more...]
Fear of God and Humility of Heart
This was what I read when I opened my copy of The Imitation of Christ this morning:Whatever the mind sees as good, ask and desire in fear of God and humility of heart. Above all, commit the whole matter to Me with true resignation, and say: “Lord, You know what is better for me; let this be done or that be done as You please. Grant what You will, … [Read more...]
No Dumb Ox
St. Thomas Aquinas is the Dominican order’s greatest glory. He taught philosophy and theology with such genius that he is considered one of the leading Christian thinkers. His innocence, on a par with his genius, earned for him the title of “Angelic Doctor”.He is the patron saint of schools and of sacred theology.(From The Church's Year of Grace by … [Read more...]
Daily Advice from St. Francis de Sales
Karen shared a link to a webpage called Daily with De Sales, and I in turn have to share the wealth!Here is the good bishop’s advice from yesterday:I desire very little, and what I do desire I desire very little; I have hardly any desires, but if I were to begin my life all over again I would want to have none at all ... Ask for nothing, refuse … [Read more...]
A Little Lesson in Joy
One of my sons has been working to correct a “tongue thrust” problem. As part of his therapy, he has a picture of a dog named Baxter—a hilarious photo with Baxter’s bright pink tongue sticking out between his teeth.At the bottom of the photo is the caption, “Where’s your tongue?”It’s our job to hide this photo of Baxter in places where my son will … [Read more...]
For Today, For Me, For You
“There is a long way to go before we reach a just society in which the dignity of the person, a child of God, is fully acknowledged and respected. This is a task that belongs to us as Christians, together with all men of good will because we do not live justice if we do not wish to see it fulfilled in the lives of others. In the same way, it is … [Read more...]
Loneliness Update
I feel safe closing the poll now, given that the last comment was three hours ago. What, do you people cease being lonely at dusk?I know what it is—you’ve got your husbands home for the weekend and you’re just not that lonely!I’ll rerun the survey come Monday.Ha.Well, a great big thank you to all the participants. Your prize for having taken part … [Read more...]
For Better or For Worse
Due to circumstances beyond my control, my husband and I got into a fight last night. Here’s the thing: I didn’t know that he’d brought boxes home from work for me. (I’ve been nagging gently reminding him to do so, as we have stacks of books in the basement that need to go into storage.) I didn’t know that the kids were cutting up these special … [Read more...]
The Payless Saint Revisited
Do you remember my story about the Payless Saint?You may read Part I here; and Part II here.Last week I received the very best kind of Christmas email—a story of passing it on and of paying it forward; a story of yet another Payless Saint.I asked Denise, who blogs at Ordinary Grace, if I had permission to post it and she said yes.Here it is:I'm … [Read more...]
South Beach Diet Update
The comments made in the post below made me cry. Why? Because these women are friends of the heart who both cared (and dared) to challenge me.The truth is, I hadn't researched the effects of Phase I on a pregnancy before deciding to attempt it, and I haven't talked to my doctor to see if she approves.The ugly truth is, I was hoping to lose some … [Read more...]
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