Bible Journaling, Giant Cookie, Catechism

This morning I have been Bible journaling in the book of Daniel. Daniel had so much faith. I need faith like that, to count on God. It felt good to get my purple Bible journaling bag out and use my scented highlighters and all my other gorgeous supplies. I want to do more Bible journaling … Continue reading Bible Journaling, Giant Cookie, Catechism

My Journey to Catholicism

Although we have already confirmed, Father C has asked my little OCIA class to come to the first day of the new class and talk about our journeys to Catholicism. Although I just took OCIA this past year, I debated and considered Catholicism for years. Coming from a Protestant background, I felt deeply uncomfortable with … Continue reading My Journey to Catholicism

A Cozy Day

I will not be confirming with my class at the Easter Vigil Mass. Instead, I will do it sometime in the next couple of weeks at a weekday service. Last sunday, I went to my final OCIA class before confirmation, and I panicked when I found out how late and long the service is going … Continue reading A Cozy Day

Social Media Rest/No Buy

I have decided to not buy art supplies for at least the next 4 months. Or clothes. The only 2 things I can buy are film and books. Preferably kindle books to keep costs down (shipping is high) and to avoid having a hard move when it's time to leave. No Lisa Frank stuff. No … Continue reading Social Media Rest/No Buy

Abstaining to Avoid Pregnancy

I struggle with the Catholic teaching on being open to life, but I must also count the 2,000 year old Church as wiser than myself. For health reasons, as I've discussed, another pregnancy would be bad for me. But in general I have to admit, birth control has been a demographic and societal disaster. Promiscuity … Continue reading Abstaining to Avoid Pregnancy

A Challenge to Ultra Softness

Today's political circus and cultural collapse make radical softness difficult. I pledged back in 2024 to be radically soft, and overall in 2025 I practiced that goal in my personal life well. But since the Epstein files, something in me broke. Something changed. The evil is everywhere, and we aren't going to vote our way … Continue reading A Challenge to Ultra Softness

Catholic Lay Creative Order

I really wish there was a lay order of Catholic creatives I could join. I'm researching Catholic literary societies and might join the one I found. Ideally, such a society would practice lectio divina daily. There would be weekly meetings to share or critique work. There would be some element of public service related to … Continue reading Catholic Lay Creative Order