Pulling together the children's mini altars and wanting a quiet place for them to lift their hearts to God. I started thinking about where I do a lot of my praying and reflecting. It certainly is not a quiet place. It is in the heart of my home, my kitchen. My little "sacred space" evolved over time. I spend a lot of time at my kitchen sink so this is really the only logical place ;0) I added little prayers or Holy Cards that I liked in the window sills. Over time statues have been added and candles have been lit for different novenas and intentions.
This is an old statue I bought of "Mary in the Temple" I look at that statue and I am reminded of Mary's humble obedience to God. I send up a prayer asking to be humble, obedient, gentle, loving, and patient as I take care of my family. Just like the Blessed Mother did.
Ahhh, and of course St. Joseph. Every time I look at that statue I send up a prayer for my husband who works so hard for his family. I ask God to protect him and make him strong, patient, loving, and courageous. Just as St. Joseph was.
This is not our family altar, that is in our living room. This is my little place, my sacred spot, the prayers of my daily life as wife, mom, teacher. The heart of my home!
My sink is a prayer spot too, but I don't have any statues or holy cards. :) My kids/husband kept splashing them.
Posted by: jessica | March 08, 2008 at 06:34 PM
What a pretty statue of Mary! The view from your kitchen sink is great!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 10, 2008 at 11:08 AM
What a beautiful idea and what a lovely blog:).
Peace to you:)
Marie
Posted by: marie | March 11, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I have, too, an alter of sorts at my kitchen sink. I have had it for some time. My mother and grandaunts placed their special saints there as well. We do spend a fair amount of time at the sink, don't we. Thank you.
Posted by: Cathy Keller | March 12, 2008 at 03:12 AM
I have, too, an alter of sorts at my kitchen sink. I have had it for some time. My mother and grandaunts placed their special saints there as well. We do spend a fair amount of time at the sink, don't we. Thank you.
Posted by: Cathy Keller | March 12, 2008 at 03:14 AM
I have come to your blog merely looking for a an old book title. Something aboutt he kitchen sink, it is printed by Ligouri Press and maybe out of print.............I love it found it a second shop & wanted more copies to pass out. I have loaned it out to a friend & am not remebering the name or woman author.
lovely tha tI dont remeber and am googling it because I have gotten to mee tyou here and some of your holy life..............beautiful these lil' side trips we take....I am grateful. Thank you for sharing your inspiration and passion of womanhood with me.
~blessings sister in JMJ,
Posted by: Tammy Joan Quilty | March 06, 2010 at 09:57 AM