Tomorrow in OCIA we're supposed to talk about nitty gritty practical stuff like mortal sin and being open to life. At times I feel sad to think of the sons and daughters I could have had. I feel guilty that A is an only child. I'm going to ask to chat with the priest in … Continue reading OCIA – Being Open to Life
Author: Lisa Marie
Art Therapy and Photography
Today I checked out the small, local scrapbooking store. It was cute and I found a few things I wanted, as did A. I've gotten into collaging in a gluebook this week. For my glue book I'm using a rainbow Crayola composition book C got me at the office supply store. It's a start. I've … Continue reading Art Therapy and Photography
Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
This morning I attended OCIA and we discussed the order of and meaning of the Mass. I really want to attend Adoration with my Bible journaling supplies and study and worship in tbe physical, the Real Presence, of Jesus. I will be going to at least one weekday Mass this week. Maybe I can do … Continue reading Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In
Little Steps
I desperately needed to make a little simple art today. The exhaustion has been holding me back, but I want to make sure that at the end of every day I can look back on something creative or positive I did. There isn't as much housework on the weekends, but I can try to do … Continue reading Little Steps
Fatigue
I taught the Bible journaling seminar to homeschoolers on Friday. The group was small and friendly. I hope they got something out of it. I came home strangely exhausted and had to go to bed shortly after 7. Today I got up early enough, but I still feel exhausted even after napping with my husband. … Continue reading Fatigue
Preparing for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day I teach the Bible journaling seminar to a local homeschooling group. I'm looking forward to it! Bible journaling has changed my life for the better and I want to share the joy. It's a fresh way of absorbing and responding to scripture. I am gathering up personal supplies I want to … Continue reading Preparing for Tomorrow
2 Acrylic Paintings and 2 Mixed Media
Art Journaling
Today I went out to my favorite restaurant with a friend. It felt good to catch up, though I was exhausted because I only slept 2 hours. Tonight I'm doing some digital art journaling because I need something to soothe my mind, and I'm tired so it's hard to read. I must be quiet and … Continue reading Art Journaling
If The Church Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying?
Have you ever heard this line before? I've heard some really sweet priests and pastors use this line to comfort parents who feel uncomfortable when their babies cry during mass or worship service. Fundamentally, I agree. We want families to feel welcomed and we want children to grow up going to church, and babies and … Continue reading If The Church Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying?
New Year, New Goals
Publish on my substack more often Study a personal curriculum every month Bake more Go to the dr Spend more time directly inculcating the faith in my daughter. I want Jesus to be the center of more of our conversations. Find a way to get more involved in church. I'm teaching a Bible journaling seminar … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
Life at Home 