Today we experience what Jesus did for us, he died for our sins and our salvation. Amen! In the first reading, Isaiah describes the suffering of Jesus. Jesus is the fulfillment of all the promises of the Old Testament. Today my church will make a way of the cross. In downtown San Antonio they also…
Today’s toy is the crocheted chunky bunny amigurumi by http://Www.littlecrochetfarm.com Using Mainstays velvet in blue multi and an I hook (5.5 mm), I made just one change to the ears. I added three more rows because I don’t think Ana’s pattern looks like a bunny. I decreased to 9 stitches and then crocheted a round…
Today there are three options for readings. The first is the Chrism mass where the priest blesses the oils used by the church throughout the year. There is the oil of the sick, the oil of the catechumens, and the holy chrism oil. The second is the day mass Thursday of Holy Week. And then…
Today’s toy is a crocheted monkey. I used Hobby Lobby’s I love this yarn in two browns and a 2.5 mm hook. This pattern is on instagram under the account @boxofpatterns but the designer is scandistyle_dolls. I love making monkeys and the tails.
Today’s first reading is from Isaiah. This book of the Bible is hardest for me since it is prophetic. I read many commentaries and still not sure about its message. They say it is the song of the servant and that it is talking about Jesus’ suffering. The gospel is much easier to comprehend. Judas…
Today’s toy is a knitted dancing doll, a recipe by Terry White. I did fewer stitches in the icord sine the doll was smaller than I thought, but the legs should have had more stitches. The hair was a braid around the front and then I stitched across the head like strands of hair. I…
Today’s first reading is from Isaiah and he talks about salvation, the salvation of Jesus. The gospel is from John. Jesus tells Judas that he knows he will betray him and then he says to Peter that he will deny him three times. I do relate to Peter’s story. When I heard the story of…
Today’s toy is a crocheted gnome I made for St Patrick’s Day. The pattern is by Kate Negovorina. Many brands of acrylic were used, Lion Brand, Mainstays, Red Heart, and Yarn Bee. I used orange I found in my stash. 3 mm hook. I wish it was a container instead of filled with stuffing; I…
Today’s first reading is from Isaiah, God speaks of the servant coming, Jesus. Even in Matthew’s gospel, in chapter 12, he quotes Isaiah and says this was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah. In the gospel, we hear again about the woman who anoints Jesus with oil. It is Mary of the…
Today’s toy is a knitted chicken from Esther Braithwaite. I saw the picture on Pinterest and had to make it. Using my soft secret leftovers and a 0 (2 mm) knitting needle it was a quick make as are all of her patterns. I plan to make the mallard duck as well.
