June 2, 2009 - Come, Holy Spirit, Come |
 : : a corner of our schoolroom: :
The feast of Pentecost has ushered in a burst of fresh energy at our house-- just in time for summer
and the new rhythms of living that accompany it. There always seems to be a feeling of expansiveness and ease at this time of year. It's time to exhale and relax into long warm days.
I try so hard not to over-fill our family calendar. But still. It does fill up with swim meets and playdates and a patchwork of blankets and mommas at the park. Good summer things.
I resolve to stop looking at the clock so much and just enjoy the light and peace of every
extraordinary day.
Michelangelo wrote:
I live and love in God's peculiar light.
I want to live there, too.
The liturgical calendar gives us the chance to do just that.
It is an eternal circle of feasting, fasting, and blessed Ordinary Days.
Our calendar reminds every day to stop and remember what matters most.
Teach me to number my days, Lord. They are precious and few.
 (For details about our liturgical calendar please see this entry.)
Joyful days to you...
xoxo Ann |
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June 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sylvia |
| Perhaps I will ask my husband to make a similar calendar for our family. It is a wonderful reminder of the passage of the year. As this school year passes here in our family, we graduate the last of our 4 children. Our beautiful girl heads off to college in the fall. She takes with her my heart and and a world of best wishes. I am now searching for where to put my time and talents next. Pray for me. This will be so hard. I have schooled our precious children at home for 20 years. I guess this is how one feels when being laid off from a much loved job. |
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June 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by mozart |
You've done beautiful work with your children, Sylvia.
May God continue to use you and bless your life.
I'm praying for you.
xoxo Ann |
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June 6, 2009 - Beautiful! |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Your schoolroom is beautiful, Ann...
Like your heart ---
I'd like to see more -- of both! ~smile~
Thank you for posting heart bits and home bits.
You bless. |
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June 6, 2009 - oops... |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| (apologies for the anon comment... that last note was just from Ann @ Holy Experience) |
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