1. LECTIO DIVINA & WRITING DOWN THE SCRIPTURES
Even though this type of praying with the Scriptures is an ancient practice, I am just discovering it! This is one of the (many!) beautiful things about Catholicism – the faith is so rich and there is always something new to learn or discover. Fr. Josh’s explanation on Youtube was simple and inspiring. As a beginner, I wanted a bit of direction (vs. just randomly opening the Bible to random passages) so I’m using this kindness scripture plan. I write out the verse in my notebook and then follow the lectio divina steps. I’m really enjoying it!
2. SPICY PICO OVER GUACAMOLE DIP
This dip was totally an impulse buy at the grocery store. I can only eat a teeny part of the pico and a lot of guacamole at one time, but it’s SO good. Mark, the two biggest boys and I finished an entire container in one sitting!
3. “A SMALL MIRACLE” FROM KALLAH
Like most people, we’re feeling some financial strain in our house right now. Nothing drastic, but enough that I was starting to feel anxious and overwhelmed. And then I stumbled on Kallah’s post, “A small miracle” and it was like God was talking through her right to me. This part has stayed with me in the weeks since: “That’s the whole point of tithing, I think. It’s to give the Lord a chance to remind us that He is the one who gives and takes away; that everything we have is His anyway. It’s acknowledging that we do not control the outcomes of our lives no matter how great we are at planning for the future. It’s thanking Him for providing and an act of trust that He won’t stop.”
4. A FREE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO COURSE
I just signed up for a free Snackable Photo Course (delivered to your inbox) from Shlutz Photo School. I’m only a few “Snacks” through, but I’m really enjoying them. Someday I really want to invest in learning how to shoot in manual, but these tips are helpful for now.
5. NEW SWEATERS
My mom surprised me with a little birthday shopping spree – best surprise ever! I got this sweater in two different colors (heather and taupe) and they are so warm and comfy. And with Virginia finally realizing it’s fall, I’ve finally gotten to wear them too!
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Great list! I especially like numbers one, three, and five. I signed up for the Schultz free snackable photo course last week. I need a new camera, so, for now, I will have to continue taking mediocre cell phone pictures.
Better mediocre cell phone pictures than none at all, right? That's what I tell myself when my nice camera sits there collecting dust. 🙂
Cute sweaters! Whenever I find something I like I buy multiples as well 😂
Meeee toooo. I'll take one in every color, please! I don't know what that says about me…
#mamaistired #thelessIhavetoshopthebetter
Ooh, thanks for sharing about Lectio Divina! Just shared your post with my SIL who was looking for a plan to use. And if you like Liturgy of the Hours (or want to start), Fr. Josh has some beautiful videos for Night Prayer! It's my favorite hour.
How funny that you mention Liturgy of the Hours, because I was just talking to Mark about how I'd like to learn more about it! I just found Fr. Josh's videos for Night Prayer and need to carve some time to watch them after the kids are in bed.
I’ve been going through a lot of transitions so i’m just now reading this but thank you so much for your encouraging words, Ashley!
You are always so inspiring to me – you have such a peaceful way about you 🙂