This is one of the most beautiful prayers I have heard and I just had to share it with you all! It was said today as we blessed the creek behind the church. I have added some photos of our outdoor water blessing. The rain stopped just for us today! The emphasis is my own,… Continue reading Blessed Feast of Theophany
The Whole Universe was Filled with Light
One month ago today my priest gave a sermon that I have been thinking on over the last month. He talked a great deal about the darkness of this world and how through the season we were approaching, Nativity, Theophany and even all the way to February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of our… Continue reading The Whole Universe was Filled with Light
2020 Comes to a Close
How are you feeling, my fine friends, about 2020 coming to a close? Are you excited to see it go and to start a new year full of hope and light, to welcome new beginnings? Or are you sad to see it go, feeling you didn’t quite make of it what you had hoped? I… Continue reading 2020 Comes to a Close
Hope
Hello friends! Happy Sunday to you! Happy Resurrection Sunday! At the end of August I watched a documentary called Social Dilemma. It’s the kind of documentary that can change your life if you allow it. I hope I have allowed it even somewhat. More importantly, about the same time, and shortly after posting about my… Continue reading Hope
Resurrection Reminders
Dear faithful followers, I am sorry that I have neglected this space for much of the summer. I have put a lot of focus on Instagram and Facebook (a new adventure) in order to begin building up Kindler of Joy Creations. One thing I have learned over the last many months of isolation from many… Continue reading Resurrection Reminders
Becoming Filled With Less
I had an incredible week starting my days with Molly @becomingfilledwithless reflecting on the morning prayer of Metropolitan Philaret. My prayer book calls it, “Morning Prayer of the Last Elders of Optina” and is slightly different version from hers. Molly gave me much to reflect on! These are some of my favorite parts, ones I… Continue reading Becoming Filled With Less
Back in the Saddle Again
Hello my friends! It has been a long while. COVID summer has been busy and crazy and I have been working hard on many projects. And I am ready to share some with you! I am so excited to bring to you many new cards and prints in my Etsy Shop!! New in the Shop!… Continue reading Back in the Saddle Again
Resurrection Reminder
It is Sunday, the day we are reminded through the hymns we sing that Christ has conquered death, and He has risen from the dead! The dead arose! Glory to God for all things! Glory to Jesus Christ forever! I started a new Facebook Page for Kindler of Joy Creations! This will be a place… Continue reading Resurrection Reminder
Subtraction Leads to Joy
Happy Sunday morning, friends! I pray you are well and filled with peace this Sunday morning. Today is Father’s Day! Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there! I’d like to share a section of Becoming a Healing Presence again. A beautiful, encouraging section, my favorite section of the whole book! The title of… Continue reading Subtraction Leads to Joy
See Jesus
Happy Sunday to you all! Two weeks ago I shared an excerpt from Albert Rossi’s book, Becoming a Healing Presence called “Naming Others as a Vocation”. There was one part of that I had not shared, although I shared it on Instagram. Albert Rossi shared in this section a quote by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh… Continue reading See Jesus
