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Happy Independence Day, America (July 4th)
This is a composite of a large mural on a wall found in Pilot Point, Texas and another of the American Flag flying proudly above the police station across the street.
November and December 2010 were tough for us and our home. After losing one home to a house fire (2009), living temporarily in a dissatisfying home afterward, and then terrible mold in the fall of 2010, we needed to reconnect with and reclaim our home. We did an Epiphany house blessing and chalked our door. This home is ours, and we've dedicated it to God!
The slip and the back of the lace pinafore of the baby blessing/christening gown. I used cotton broadcloth for the slip though the pattern called for batiste. If the eyelets and lacing had been done in white as the pattern instructed then the white-on-white would have been beautiful shadow-work but I needed the stronger whiter white of the broadcloth to make the gown look white after I used the 'Baby Soft' YLI thread colour for the lace embroidery.
Learn more about the Blessing Ceremony on the Festival Blog: www.festival.si.edu/2014/hong-kong-crew-begins-work-on-fl...
What is happening out of frame is the "blessing of the ovaries," J.F.'s favorite activity involving females. It helps when there's baby juju present to focus the fertility energy.
He also does a blessing for the male reproductive organs, but I don't believe Philip chose to take part this particular day, at least not on camera.
Blessing my new house. Thai monks who stayed in the Netherlands for 3 months, have blessed my house :)
The Greek Orthodox Congregation here in Fort Smith, Arkansas has a blessing of the waters each year and asks for God's blessing on the waterway and all who travel upon it. Father John and his congregation graciously allowed me to record the ceremony. This is the vessel that contains the holy water for the ceremony with the Arkansas River forming the background.
Feb. 24, 2015 – From top, Alex Campillo, Emily Lehre, Claire Richer, Kristina Damm, Dana Hiniker and Jo Maccune, members of the Boston University Women’s Rowing team, exercise on ergometers at the BU DeWolfe Boathouse, 619 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Mass., Tuesday morning. During the cold winter months when the Charles River freezes over, the team works out inside the boathouse to keep in shape. “It’s such an aerobic sport,” said Coach Stacey Rippetoe. “You have to.” © Kiera Blessing 2015
On Sunday, Aug.18, 2019, Bishop Walkowiak joined Holy Trinity Parish in Comstock Park for Mass and to bless the church's new bell tower and bells.
The Prayer of Blessing for Bells reads, “May their voice direct our hearts toward you and prompt us to come gladly to this church, there to experience the presence of Christ, listen to your word, offer you our prayers, and both in joy and in sorrow be friends to one another.”
The history of Holy Trinity’s church bells date to 1863 when the original bell, the middle bell in the present trio, was cast by J.G. Stuckstede & Brothers in St. Louis, Missouri. The two new bronze bells were cast by the Verdin Bell Company of Cincinnati, Ohio in April 2019.
The parish is grateful to the Wahlfield family. The refurbished middle bell, the lower bell and the bell tower were donated by Fritz Jr. and Liz Wahlfield. Fritz Jr.’s vision was inspired by a sign at Holy Trinity Church which reads, “Do something incredible for your parish.” The upper bell was donated by the families of Fritz III and Bryan and Katelynn Wahlfield. A dedication plaque is located at the new bell tower.
The original, refurbished bell is dedicated to Christ Crucified and Mary while the two new bells are dedicated to St. Joseph and St. Anne. Copies of the dedication seals that are on the two new bells also were blessed by Bishop Walkowiak for the family members. Pat Dochenetz and his wife, from the Verdin Company also participated in the celebration.
(Photo by Dawn Merriman)
TMD 2016 - DNA - Week 45 - 4th November - I am Blessed to be a Blessing
Wonderful devotional that really made me think :)
I loved the passage from Rick Warren's book:
"The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose."
It seemed to me we sometimes need to get back to basics. Stop worrying about the big stuff and make sure we take care of the little things that can make such a difference to us all.
Matthew 10:29 came to mind: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.
Symbolically, feeding the birds is a small thing to do but has great impact when we do that! If we can perhaps free ourselves from worrying about the big things - or at least from letting those things take over our minds and hearts - and focus on little things we can do well with great love, everything else will follow.
I think perhaps the US election fever and the reactions that we can't seem to escape atm on social media and mainstream played a subconscious part in my thinking today! The results of a whole nation voting can't be changed and people seem to feel helpless, but there is a lot that we all can do in making the world a better place where we are. Let's just start there and see where we're led...? Be blessed by being a blessing to others.
TFL!