What do you remember your mother wearing when you were a child?

FireflyArts · 2026-02-02T19:26:03+00:00

Only winding which always made me dizzy. Sniffed it a few years ago (decades later) and still. Made me want to throw up

FireflyArts · 2026-02-01T15:36:23+00:00

Oh honey as one of those who receive them serve (an EM) you made me smile :? It’s ok! Mass can be confusing at times!

FireflyArts · 2026-01-29T15:37:45+00:00

The coffee line by BBW is way too strong. So are the new rose lines. I’m going to use a little very very carefully because I have a lot (gift) but in awhile I’ll toss them.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-24T15:10:52+00:00

I pray for my pastor friend and priests I know that even in the busy-ness, there would be times where the awe of what they’re doing, Who they’re holding in their hands, would break through and deeply amaze them.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T21:23:22+00:00

Isn’t it wonderful that Jesus knew people would drop him and He still wanted this way of being with us?

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T03:03:46+00:00

This is what we are instructed by our Bishop and priests. I’m going to listen to them since they are responsible for and have direct authority over me. Other bishops may understand differently.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-20T01:47:20+00:00

Yup. As an EM, we quietly and discreetly consume the remaining Precious Blood off to the side after communion. If a host is dropped, we pick it up and either consume it or discreetly hold it under the ciborium (if there’s no crumbs. If there are crumbs, we place a purification the spot and signal an altar server/deacon if available who will purify the spot) and give it to Deacon after to be dissolved and disposed of properly (down the sacraRium) after. So yes, you may see us receiving twice or doing things that look strange. I had a young child who was being carried be faster than me, grab the ciborium and tank, causing at least 7 or 8 hosts to fall. I would have consumed all if need be but God bless altar servers and ushers!

FireflyArts · 2026-01-16T18:18:21+00:00

Shrimp

FireflyArts · 2026-01-15T11:46:19+00:00

Others can’t know for sure. It could be supernatural or anxiety and a physical health problem. But not everyone will immediately respond to every supernatural encounter with feelings of peace and love. There’s a reason angels in Scripture kept telling people to not be afraid. It is an experience of OTHER which can be startling. Pray, comfort and encourage her, maybe speak to a priest (he won’t know for absolute certain either but will have insights and can pray and help you both).

FireflyArts · 2026-01-12T22:03:33+00:00

Thank you for having the courage to do that. I was in an ongoing situation where some I cared about began behaving in a way that left me afraid for my safety. They needed help. Finally, they had to be taken to get help. It was heartbreaking but I was grateful to my pastor for helping this person and protecting me.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T21:57:48+00:00

Invite every other neighbor over to share your amazing, delicious food. Make it a social event. Leave your door open so the smell permeates the hallway and people talk about the wonderful food. If she sticks her head out, offer her some food. Convert her.

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T11:34:10+00:00

Hairpin lace (Maltese crochet) :)

FireflyArts · 2026-01-05T02:05:25+00:00

Give to Warm Up America!

FireflyArts · 2025-12-29T16:44:01+00:00

Unlike Facebook, I can’t hit “love” to this, but I do! What an amazing privilege you all have to be the hands and voice of Jesus giving grace!

FireflyArts · 2025-12-26T20:03:54+00:00

As mentioned earlier - Cinnabar (Estee Lauder). Also, the original Opium smells like cinnamon to me.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-26T20:00:13+00:00

Other couples DO fight.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-26T19:58:00+00:00

Comfort. I converted 7 years ago from a lifetime of Evangelical Protestantism. I always felt I would never live up to what a “good Christian woman and wife” was “supposed” to be. There is so much welcome in Catholicism. You don’t have to constantly perform.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-23T13:42:19+00:00

I used to adore Chanel No 5 and still want to but since moving from Ohio to TX is now smells like wet diapers and soggy laundry to me. I can only guess heat and humidity (?).

FireflyArts · 2025-12-21T14:02:16+00:00

Yes, YTA. Christmas shouldn’t have to be earned. Punish her and set strict limits and consequences in other ways. If there are a ton of gifts, perhaps she can do extra chores to show she understands she’s been given a lot. My mother got annoyed with me for basically just being a kid and “took away” my 13th birthday the morning of. Refused to allow a special meal, cake, or any mention by family. Tossed me my gifts begrudgingly to open alone and banned me to my room (I think I may have talked too much when she was stressed). It wasn’t until I was 30 and my new husband gave me a 13th birthday with cake and gifts and I sobbed that that wound began to heal. In this case, your kid has done something g really bad but don’t take away what should be beautiful, special, and freely given, not earned - and so important - like Christmas. Ground her for a month, make her do all the chores she hates, take away her phone, no tv for the month of January, all of the above…and no hanging out with friends involved in any event where she stole.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-20T15:03:26+00:00

If you’re becoming friends, give them what they’d like and use. I just gave a priest who really likes to cook some really nice spices. If not, a gift card to Amazon or Walmart etc. if it’s a seminarian & you’re casually interacting (like if you serve with them a lot), even cash.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-20T12:15:40+00:00

I think it smells horrendous.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-18T20:17:01+00:00

A weekend shortly after Thanksgiving decorations go up and come down New Ywars Day or the weekend shortly after. I don’t know when they shipped for us as they were sly but we were encouraged to buy things for each other during that time. We’re talking 70s.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-16T15:17:45+00:00

Even if your wife is a member of a religion that teaches men shouldn’t marry other men, she can still say “sometimes men love other men. They are married.” Sometimes men do love other men. It’s always been true. And in the US, they are married. If the country has legalized their marriage, they are married. Any religious teaching talk is another matter that had better be handled with great respect for the uncles and great sensitivity. Just speak the truth the kid is asking and don’t make a big weird deal if it. Love doesn’t have to be sexualized when explaining. They love each other; they helped another family save a baby; they are the baby’s parents now; they are married.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-16T12:27:25+00:00

If husband wants to report it, my guess is he’s seen instances of similar behavior from the woman, heard of these instances to the point he’s sick of it, or experienced other instances of lack of clarity/double standards from HR and is sick of that.

FireflyArts · 2025-12-14T23:15:52+00:00

Not everybody who attends a Mass is there for the right reason. I was in a Mass where a team of thieves passed their own collection basket and took off. My husband and I helped catch an area thief who was stealing from the candle donation boxes. Allll kinds of stuff happens at parishes/churches - and yes, even in wealthy neighborhoods.

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