About Me
- Katie
- I am a junior at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. I really like it there. The campus is small and it feels like we are all just one big family. I am a theology/secondary education major and I am discerning a career in youth ministry.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Our Apartment is So Cute!
So, tonight, instead of going out, Roomie and I decided to continue to beautify our apartment. We planted some pansies into a upcycled postal service box, I made a yarn wreath (my first attempt!) for our front door, and Rooms hung a new picture above our TV. Here are some pictures to highlight the experience. The rest will be on facebook/tumblr.
Punching holes in the bottom so that it can drain.
Oh no! Out of potting soil!
Emergency trip to Lowe's for more potting soil/rocks for the bottom of the planter.
Yeah! Got some soil/rocks!
Arg....these rocks are SO heavy!
Rocks in ze bottom
I set you free extra soil that spilled on the balcony!
Puttin' in some pansies!
Water 'em in.
Super cute planter!!!
Rooms putting nails into the wall.
Look at the super cute picture I picked out!
Ain't it pretty?
New over the TV area!
My yarn wreath!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Guess who's on tumblr?
Oh, that would be me! I will probably still blog from here, but I am currently posting a quote-a-day on my tumblr. I am also sharing sweet stuff that I find. So......check it out!
What Wondrous Love Is This?
What Wondrous Love Is This?
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Earth Day Reflection on Light
This is a part of the Earth Day Prayer Service that my fellow Campus Ministry interns and I planned and celebrate today. The excerpt is from a Maori creation myth and the reflection was written by me.
In the Maori creation myth we hear...
"Soon, and yet not soon, for the time was vast, the Sky and Earth began to yield. Their longing was strong to keep embracing each other forever but their children's longing for growth was stronger. Rangi and Papa began to surrender their embrace through Tane's strength.
By this separation of Rangi and Papa the world of light, of existence, came into being. All of the creatures that were born of their parents love, were free now to move and grow...
They celebrated this first day of light and felt the joy of breathing and moving and having room to stretch out and grow and to feel themselves.
And we too now celebrate this returning of the light."
In this creation myth from the Maori people of New Zealand, we see the freedom that comes from light. Before the light, the children on Rangi and Papa are cramped and stifled. They long to live in the light. They force their parents to separate, breaking apart the tight bond between earth and sky. They are now free. They can stretch and breathe and move. They celebrate the light.
Imagine being in a place that is completely dark. How do you feel? Do you feel like the children of Rangi and Papa? Do you feel frightened, alone, and subdued by the darkness? What happens when a light enters the darkness? Those feelings of seclusion and restraint dissipate. You feel free to bend, move, grow, and live.
Just as the Maori celebrate the return of the light at the Winter Solstice, we too take time today to celebrate the light. Just as a plant cannot grow in the darkness, we too cannot prosper without light. We celebrate the chance to live our lives in the light, not in the darkness. We celebrate the comfort of a candle, the joy of a bonfire, the warmth of a hearth. We bless and honor the gift of the Earth called light.
In the Maori creation myth we hear...
"Soon, and yet not soon, for the time was vast, the Sky and Earth began to yield. Their longing was strong to keep embracing each other forever but their children's longing for growth was stronger. Rangi and Papa began to surrender their embrace through Tane's strength.
By this separation of Rangi and Papa the world of light, of existence, came into being. All of the creatures that were born of their parents love, were free now to move and grow...
They celebrated this first day of light and felt the joy of breathing and moving and having room to stretch out and grow and to feel themselves.
And we too now celebrate this returning of the light."
In this creation myth from the Maori people of New Zealand, we see the freedom that comes from light. Before the light, the children on Rangi and Papa are cramped and stifled. They long to live in the light. They force their parents to separate, breaking apart the tight bond between earth and sky. They are now free. They can stretch and breathe and move. They celebrate the light.
Imagine being in a place that is completely dark. How do you feel? Do you feel like the children of Rangi and Papa? Do you feel frightened, alone, and subdued by the darkness? What happens when a light enters the darkness? Those feelings of seclusion and restraint dissipate. You feel free to bend, move, grow, and live.
Just as the Maori celebrate the return of the light at the Winter Solstice, we too take time today to celebrate the light. Just as a plant cannot grow in the darkness, we too cannot prosper without light. We celebrate the chance to live our lives in the light, not in the darkness. We celebrate the comfort of a candle, the joy of a bonfire, the warmth of a hearth. We bless and honor the gift of the Earth called light.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Loving
by: P. Jacob
Blessed are the poor
...not the penniless,
but those whose hearts are free.
Blessed are those who mourn
...not those who whisper,
but those who raise their voices.
Blessed are the meek
...not the soft,
but those who are patient and tolerant.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice
...not those tho whine,
but those who struggle.
Blessed are the merciful
..not those who forget,
but those who forgive.
Blessed are the pure of heart
...not those who act like angels,
but those who life is transparent.
Blessed are the peacemakers
...not those who shun conflict,
but those who face it squarely.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for justice
...not because they suffer,
but because they love.
Blessed are the poor
...not the penniless,
but those whose hearts are free.
Blessed are those who mourn
...not those who whisper,
but those who raise their voices.
Blessed are the meek
...not the soft,
but those who are patient and tolerant.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice
...not those tho whine,
but those who struggle.
Blessed are the merciful
..not those who forget,
but those who forgive.
Blessed are the pure of heart
...not those who act like angels,
but those who life is transparent.
Blessed are the peacemakers
...not those who shun conflict,
but those who face it squarely.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for justice
...not because they suffer,
but because they love.
Reflection on St. Peter
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Students/2010-2011%20Reflections/s041911.html
This is a reflection that I wrote today about the daily readings. It is about St. Peter and Jesus' love for him and for us. Enjoy.
This is a reflection that I wrote today about the daily readings. It is about St. Peter and Jesus' love for him and for us. Enjoy.
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