June 9, 2024 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is God giving the punishment to the serpent in the garden of Eden. Who told you that you were naked? In the second reading Paul said do not be discouraged. Even though your body may wither, keep looking toward heaven. Your soul gets stronger. In the gospel Jesus says “For whoever…

June 8: Gigi raccoon

Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon lovey. This pattern is by Elisa Sartori. I didn’t realize how big the pattern would be. After the head, I decided there would not be enough yarn, so I crocheted the blanket with different yarns. The yarns used: Hobby Lobby’s soft secret, Big Twist twinkle, and Yarn Art Jeans….

June 8, 2024 Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060824.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul writing to Timothy saying that Paul’s days are numbered but he has faith in Jesus. He awaits the crown of righteousness which can be given to all of us. In the gospel, Mary and Joseph search for Jesus when he was 12 and found him in the temple. Jesus…

June 7: teddy

Today’s toy is a crocheted teddy. I followed a design on Threads for an elephant and changed the face and ears for a bear. Using Bernat Softee Baby cotton, YarnArt jeans yarn, and a 2 mm hook, this was a quick make. I like the contrasting color for the paws and the toes.

June 7, 2024 Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060724.cfm In today’s first reading, God said I will not let the flames consume you. In the second reading, Paul tells the people to become examples for the way to live a Christian life. Praise Jesus. In the gospel, the Roman soldier pierces the side of Jesus as his body hangs on the cross and…

June 6, 2024 Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060624.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul telling Timothy to stay strong with the truth of the gospel. The word of God is strong and does not change. He also said if we deny Him, He will deny us. I pray for those who deny Jesus every day. In the gospel, the scribe asked Jesus what…

June 5: raccoon

Today’s toy is a crocheted raccoon from Lauren Espy’s book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures volume 1. Using all the sparkle yarn, Joann’s Big Twist Twinkle, Soft Secret party, and a 2.5 mm hook, this pattern was fun to make. I didn’t realize the size of these patterns based on the book photos. They are rather large….

June 5, 2024 Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060524.cfm Today’s first reading is Paul writing to Timothy about fear. Persecution maybe? Paul was in prison at the time. This is where we get the slogan, Faith over Fear! Paul said “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” In the gospel, people who…