https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111624.cfm Today’s first reading said that we should keep the faith. We should support those striving to live by God’s law. We are coworkers in the truth, Jesus Christ. In the gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow. Be persistent in prayer without becoming weary. Jesus asked, “when the Son of Man comes,…
Today’s toy is a crocheted elephant lovey. Design by Craftingintx, but I used the ears from Loopsandlovecrochet.com. Using Loops and Threads sweet snuggles lite, Bernat blanket, and hook sizes 4.5 and 6 mm, I wanted the elephant’s trunk to be pointing up. That was accomplished. Loveys are a joy to make. I need to add…
Today’s item is actually two crocheted gift card holders. One you lift up the hat and the second the card is in a pocket in the back. Design by MelenaToys and Craftingintx. Using blanket yarn for one and velvet yarn for the other, I also embellished one with red wire and beads. Embellishment is fun!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111424.cfm Philemon’s servant goes to Paul in prison and Paul wants him to stay, but returns him. This is in the first reading today. Paul explained that the servant is not one to be punished, but revered. That is how Philemon’s people regarded servants of that day, helpers. In the gospel, Jesus explained that one…
Today’s item is a plush ornament of Santa’s face. Design by Craftingintx. Using Bernat blanket, Yarn Bee snuggles, and a 4.5 mm hook, this ornament is quite large, 6 inches tall. I love the blue eyes!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111324.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul is still teaching Titus how to live for Jesus and he said that we are all hoping for eternal life. Amen! Be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone. All good things. God is good all the time! In the gospel, 10 lepers begging Jesus for healing. It must…
Today’s toy is a crocheted pig. Design by Mariska Vos-Bolman. Using Bernat sparkle, Yarn Bee velvety smooth sparkle and a 3.25 mm hook, I didn’t like the thick yarn for the eyes. I will use thinner yarn in the future especially when the yarn is black. It was a cute pattern. Love the sparkle in…
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111224.cfm In today’s first reading, Paul instructs Titus on the way to live for Christ. Stay consistent. Older men, older women, and younger men are mentioned. How to live so that the word of God may not be discredited. There is a passage we use in Mass, “as we await the blessed hope” . He…
Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome in traditional Christmas colors. Design by Pinktomatocrochet. Using Bernat velvet, Loops and Threads chenille, Premier just chenille, and a 3 mm hook, this was a joy to make! Love traditional Christmas colors, especially when the red is a deep color. Etsy listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1817906101/handmade-crocheted-christmas-colors?click_key=faaad2c2ca3acf659d49f0cce51c69b0336bfe4d%3A1817906101&click_sum=85b7f2c6&ref=shop_home_active_6
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111124.cfm Paul tells Titus how he must live as God’s steward: “must be blameless, not arrogant,not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort…
